Schlittler pitches gem, Rice's grand slam power Yankees past Red Sox in Game 1
Cam Schlittler delivered a strong playoff pitching performance and Ben Rice hit a late grand slam as the New York Yankees routed the Boston Red Sox 9-0 to open their AL Wild Card Series.
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The New York Yankees opened their American League Wild Card Series rematch against the Boston Red Sox with a commanding 9-0 victory on Tuesday night, powered by a strong outing from pitcher Cam Schlittler and a decisive grand slam from Ben Rice.
Schlittler turned in another playoff gem against Boston, continuing a strong postseason showing on the mound and keeping the Red Sox off balance throughout the game.
Rice added to the offensive outburst with a late grand slam, driving in six runs on the night as the Yankees pulled away in front of their home crowd.
The lopsided result gives New York a 1-0 lead in the series and sends an early message in a matchup between two longtime American League East rivals. Boston will look to regroup before the next game.
The Yankees will aim to build on the momentum from Game 1 as the series continues, while the Red Sox face pressure to respond quickly to avoid falling further behind in the best-of series.
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