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Anthony Injured as Red Sox Fall to Yankees 9-0
1 Oct
Summary
- Red Sox lost 9-0 to Yankees in Wild Card Series Game 1.
- Roman Anthony exited game due to hand discomfort, same injury.
- Yankees' Ben Rice hit grand slam and solo home run in victory.
The New York Yankees secured a commanding 9-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox in the opening game of the American League Wild Card Series. The Yankees' dominant performance was highlighted by a grand slam and a solo home run from designated hitter Ben Rice, who finished 4-for-5 at the plate.
Adding to the Red Sox's struggles, key player Roman Anthony exited the game in the sixth inning due to discomfort in his right hand. Manager Chad Tracy confirmed this is the same hand that caused Anthony to miss significant time earlier in the season. The uncertainty surrounding Anthony's condition looms large for the Red Sox.
In relief of starter Payton Tolle, Cam Schlittler delivered an impressive performance for the Yankees, allowing only two hits and one walk over 6 1/3 scoreless innings. The Red Sox will look to regroup for Game 2, scheduled for the following day.
