The Red Sox are eliminated from the playoffs after losing to the Yankees.
Boston bows out of the postseason after a loss in New York; the team's youth gives hope despite the setback.
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The Boston Red Sox were eliminated from the playoffs after losing 4-0 to the New York Yankees in the decisive Game 3 of the American League wild card series.
Yankees young pitcher Cam Schlittler shined with a dominant performance: eight scoreless innings, 12 strikeouts, and no walks. Boston starter Connelly Early started strong but succumbed to the offensive and defensive wear of the opposing team.
The key moment came in the fourth inning, when a Cody Bellinger fly ball fell among three fielders — Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu and Romy González — allowing the Yankees to take the lead. Later, a fielding error by Nathaniel Lowe extended the lead to 4 runs for New York.
The Red Sox were struggling, missing two of their starting pitchers (Lucas Giolito and Tanner Houck) and with injuries that hampered their depth. Still, their season had its highlights, as they made it back to the playoffs for the first time since 2021.
Final message from the Red Sox:
Manager Alex Cora was eloquent in his farewell:
“This is brutal… we feel what we feel now because we had bigger goals.”
Despite the Red Sox's elimination, the season offers a promising future. The young core showed character and steady progress, and many around the team see this leap as a necessary step toward greater aspirations.
The Yankees advance to face the Toronto Blue Jays in the next round.
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