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Red Sox vs. Yankees: Playoff Rivalry Ignites!
30 Sep
Summary
- The 2026 MLB Playoffs begin with Red Sox vs. Yankees.
- Game 1 features pitchers Payton Tolle and Cam Schlittler.
- The series opener is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium.
The highly anticipated 2026 MLB Playoffs commence tonight, September 30th, with the storied rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees taking center stage. Game 1 of their best-of-three series is scheduled for an 8 p.m. ET start at Yankee Stadium.
Boston will entrust Payton Tolle with the crucial opening start, aiming to gain an early advantage. The Yankees, however, plan to counter with their ace, Cam Schlittler, who is a strong contender for the AL Cy Young Award. Schlittler previously delivered a dominant performance against the Red Sox last season.
Fans can catch all the action live on NBC, with streaming options available on DIRECTV, fubo, and Peacock. This opening game marks the beginning of a dramatic playoff confrontation between two of baseball's most storied franchises.
