Yankees Blank Red Sox 9-0 to Open Wild Card Series
Cam Schlittler pitched a gem and Ben Rice hit a late grand slam as New York routed Boston in Game 1.
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The New York Yankees opened their American League Wild Card Series rematch against the Boston Red Sox with a dominant 9-0 win on Tuesday night.
Pitcher Cam Schlittler delivered another strong postseason outing, holding Boston off the scoreboard through his time on the mound. Ben Rice added to the Yankees' offensive output with a grand slam late in the game that accounted for six of his RBIs on the night.
A statement win in a playoff rematch
The matchup marked a rematch between the two American League East rivals in the Wild Card round, and New York wasted little time asserting control. The shutout gives the Yankees a commanding position in the best-of-three series.
Boston will need a strong response in Game 2 to extend the series, having been shut out in the opener. The Red Sox's pitching staff and lineup will be under pressure to produce a very different result in the next game.
For the Yankees, the combination of strong starting pitching and a decisive offensive burst from Rice provided exactly the kind of series-opening statement postseason teams look for. New York will look to close out the series in the next game if the opportunity arises.
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