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Red Sox and Yankees Clash for Wild Card Spot

9/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Red Sox and Yankees are vying for the top Wild Card spot in the American League, beginning a series on September 12 at Fenway Park.
Lucas Giolito, with a 2.33 ERA, will pitch for the Red Sox against Yankees' hitters Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.
Judge has 44 home runs and 98 RBIs, while Stanton performed well in August.
The game streams exclusively on Apple TV+ at 7:10 p.m. ET.
The Mariners face the Angels at 10:10 p.m. ET, with Luis Castillo pitching against Yusei Kikuchi.

History

Historical Context

The 1978 American League East tie-breaker game exemplified the fierce rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, culminating in a dramatic comeback by the Yankees, who overcame a 14-game deficit to finish with 100 wins. This rivalry has persisted for over 120 years, influencing playoff dynamics and shaping the legacy of both teams in Major League Baseball.

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Story summary

The Red Sox and Yankees are vying for the top Wild Card spot in the American League, beginning a series on September 12 at Fenway Park.
Lucas Giolito, with a 2.33 ERA, will pitch for the Red Sox against Yankees' hitters Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.
Judge has 44 home runs and 98 RBIs, while Stanton performed well in August.
The game streams exclusively on Apple TV+ at 7:10 p.m. ET.
The Mariners face the Angels at 10:10 p.m. ET, with Luis Castillo pitching against Yusei Kikuchi.

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