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Yankees shut out Red Sox to take Wild Card opener
New York won 9–0 at Yankee Stadium, with Ben Rice hitting two home runs and Cam Schlittler limiting Boston to two hits.
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The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9–0 in Game 1 of their American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on 29 September, taking a 1–0 lead in the best-of-three series.
Ben Rice went 4-for-5 with two home runs, including a grand slam, as New York built its lead. Cam Schlittler held Boston to two hits.
Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story said the team had to put the loss behind it and win the next game to keep playing. He said he felt good about Boston’s chances.
The result leaves Boston facing elimination in the next game. The Red Sox need a win to extend the series.
