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Yankees Rout Red Sox 9-0 as Schlittler Shuts Out

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 2:32 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Cam Schlittler Shutout

Cam Schlittler threw a shutout as the Yankees beat Boston 9-0 in Game 1.
He threw 117 pitches, the most by a Yankees postseason starter since CC Sabathia in 2012.
Ben Rice went 4-for-5 with two homers, a grand slam and six RBIs.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. logged three hits in his debut, the youngest Yankee to do so.

Summary

Stanton Returns

Giancarlo Stanton returned from the 60-day injured list, rejoining the Yankees.
Yankees designated 25-year-old right-hander Alexander Cornielle for assignment after his MLB debut.
Aaron Judge missed the roster because of a strained right calf despite taking batting practice.
Red Sox activated Garrett Crochet from the 60-day injured list to work as a reliever.
All three Wild Card games will air prime time on NBC and stream on Peacock.

History

Historical Context

In October 2004, Terry Francona-led Boston erased a 3-0 deficit against New York, becoming the first MLB team to force a Game 7 and win the ALCS, ending an 86-year World Series drought. The comeback, highlighted by Dave Roberts’ steal and Curt Schilling’s “Bloody Sock” Game 6, spurred deeper bullpens and prime-time Wild Card broadcasts, while the Yankees entered a decade of fewer pennants.

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Cam Schlittler Shutout

Cam Schlittler threw a shutout as the Yankees beat Boston 9-0 in Game 1.
He threw 117 pitches, the most by a Yankees postseason starter since CC Sabathia in 2012.
Ben Rice went 4-for-5 with two homers, a grand slam and six RBIs.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. logged three hits in his debut, the youngest Yankee to do so.

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