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Yankees eliminate Red Sox, set for Rays showdown
1 Oct
Summary
- Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card round.
- The Yankees will now face the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS.
- Game 1 of the ALDS is scheduled for Saturday, October 3.
For the second year running, the New York Yankees have emerged victorious against the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card round, clinching their advancement on Wednesday night. Their next challenge awaits in the American League Division Series (ALDS) as they prepare to face the Tampa Bay Rays.
This upcoming series marks only the second time these two divisional foes have met in the postseason, with the Rays previously defeating the Yankees in five games back in 2020. Unlike the Wild Card round, the ALDS will feature off days between games, with the exception of Games 3 and 4 in the Bronx, scheduled for consecutive days.
The ALDS is set to commence on Saturday, October 3, with Game 1 taking place at Tropicana Field. Subsequent games will follow, including potential matchups on October 5, 7, and 8, all broadcast on TBS and HBO Max.
