Summary
The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are set to play a key game in the American League Wild Card Series. The Yankees hope to succeed against Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet, who has performed well against them in past games. Yankees manager Aaron Boone is optimistic about the matchup.
Key Facts
- The Yankees face the Red Sox in the American League Wild Card Series.
- Garrett Crochet, a pitcher for the Red Sox, performed well against the Yankees this season.
- Crochet has 39 strikeouts against Yankees players, including 10 against Aaron Judge alone.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone believes familiarity with Crochet may benefit his team.
- Crochet has a 2.59 ERA this season and led the major leagues with 255 strikeouts.
- The Red Sox have knocked the Yankees out of the playoffs in their last three meetings.
- The game takes place Tuesday and both teams are preparing intensely.
