Summary
The Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees in the first game of the wild card series with a score of 3-1. The Yankees made history by being the only MLB team to load the bases with no outs in the bottom of the ninth inning of a playoff game and not score. Pitcher Garrett Crochet of the Red Sox also made headlines by throwing the most pitches in a playoff game since 2019.
Key Facts
- The Boston Red Sox won against the New York Yankees, 3-1.
- The Yankees were the first MLB team to load the bases with no outs in the bottom of the ninth inning of a playoff and fail to score.
- Aroldis Chapman, the Red Sox’s closer, struck out a key batter and completed the win.
- Garrett Crochet of the Red Sox threw 117 pitches, the most in a playoff game since 2019.
- Crochet pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing only one earned run and striking out 11 batters.
- The Red Sox are now closer to securing a spot in the AL Division Series.
