What was the score of the Yankees vs Red Sox Wild Card game?

New York won the opener of the AL Wild Card Series 9-0, shutting Boston out on Tuesday night.

How many RBIs did Ben Rice have?

Rice drove in six runs, the most of any player in the game, capped by a grand slam late on.

Who started on the mound for the Yankees?

Cam Schlittler started and is described as having produced another postseason gem. His full pitching line has not been disclosed.

When is Game 2 of the Yankees and Red Sox series?

No date or start time has been confirmed, and neither club has announced who will start.

Are the Yankees and Red Sox playing a rematch?

Yes. The series is a rematch of an earlier AL Wild Card Series between the two clubs, although the details of that previous meeting have not been specified.

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Yankees take AL Wild Card opener 9-0 as Ben Rice hits grand slam

Cam Schlittler's start and a scoreless night for Boston leave New York 1-0 up in the rematch of the clubs' earlier AL Wild Card Series.

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The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-0 on Tuesday night to take Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series, with Cam Schlittler producing another strong postseason start and Ben Rice hitting a late grand slam.

Rice finished the night with six runs batted in, the largest single contribution to a game that turned decisively. His grand slam came late against the club understood to be his hometown team, adding a personal edge to a one-sided result, and Boston ended the night without a run.

Schlittler's start

Schlittler's outing is described as another playoff gem, pointing to earlier postseason success that has not been detailed. The specifics of his night — how deep he pitched, how many batters he struck out, what he allowed — have not been disclosed. What the scoreline establishes is that Boston never found a way to score against him or whatever followed him to the mound.

The rematch with Boston

The two clubs are meeting again in the AL Wild Card Series, a rematch of an earlier edition of the same round. The season and outcome of that previous meeting have not been set out. Whoever came through it last time, this one has opened very differently for Boston: no runs, no answer to New York's pitching, and a nine-run deficit on the board.

Why the 9-0 opener matters

Analysis: the value of a 9-0 opening win lies less in the margin than in what it does to the rest of the series. New York have a 1-0 lead and were barely tested while building it, while Boston must now find a response at the plate with little room for another quiet night. A blowout in Game 1 also shifts attention onto the losing side's next starting pitcher, whoever that turns out to be.

What is not yet known

No date, start time or starting pitcher has been confirmed for Game 2. Neither club has commented publicly on the opener or on its plans for the rest of the series, and Schlittler's availability for a later game has not been indicated. Whether Boston make changes to their lineup or their pitching plan is also unstated.

Final score: New York Yankees 9, Boston Red Sox 0
Ben Rice: grand slam, six RBIs
Cam Schlittler: a further postseason start described as a gem
Series: AL Wild Card Series, Game 1; New York lead 1-0

Game 2 follows, with Boston needing a sharper night from their lineup and New York hoping to carry the same pitching form into a second game. Until the clubs confirm their plans, the matchups and the schedule remain open.

Frequently asked questions

What was the score of the Yankees vs Red Sox Wild Card game?: New York won the opener of the AL Wild Card Series 9-0, shutting Boston out on Tuesday night.
How many RBIs did Ben Rice have?: Rice drove in six runs, the most of any player in the game, capped by a grand slam late on.
Who started on the mound for the Yankees?: Cam Schlittler started and is described as having produced another postseason gem. His full pitching line has not been disclosed.
When is Game 2 of the Yankees and Red Sox series?: No date or start time has been confirmed, and neither club has announced who will start.
Are the Yankees and Red Sox playing a rematch?: Yes. The series is a rematch of an earlier AL Wild Card Series between the two clubs, although the details of that previous meeting have not been specified.