Yankees crush Red Sox to complete sweep, advance to ALDS
The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox in a two-game sweep to advance to the American League Division Series. The Yankees dominated the series, outscoring the Red Sox 18-2, and will now face the Tampa Bay Rays.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the MLB postseason bracket and highlights the competitive nature of the AL East rivalry.
NEW YORK — Max Fried dominated Boston in the playoffs for the second straight year, Cody Bellinger and Luis García Jr. homered, and the New York Yankees romped over the Red Sox 9-2 Wednesday night for a two-game AL Wild Card Series sweep.
Clinging to a 2-1 lead after Willson Contreras homered to end Boston's 26-inning postseason scoreless streak, the Yankees broke the game open with a six-run sixth after Spencer Jones reached on a wild pitch while striking out leading off — with the help of a video review.
García, acquired at the trade deadline, had three hits in his first postseason start, and Bellinger had four RBIs that included a three-run homer capping the sixth-inning burst that put New York ahead 8-1.
New York will face AL East champion Tampa Bay in an AL Division Series starting Saturday.
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