Yankees Host Red Sox in Wild Card Game 1 With Schlittler Starting
New York turned to pitcher Schlittler as the Yankees opened their AL Wild Card Series at home against Boston, per ESPN's live coverage.
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The New York Yankees hosted the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of their American League Wild Card Series, with pitcher Schlittler taking the mound to start the game for New York, according to ESPN's live updates.
The matchup added another chapter to the long-running Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, this time with a spot in the next round of the 2026 MLB playoffs on the line.
ESPN's live blog tracked the game's developments, including analysis and takeaways, as the two American League East rivals faced off in the postseason.
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