Today on Pinstripe Alley – 8/29/26
Let’s play two in the Bronx.
New York, New York - On August 28, 2026, the Yankees and Red Sox faced off at Yankee Stadium, with the Yankees emerging victorious in a 1-0 game. Paul Goldschmidt's solo home run was the only run the Yankees scored, but their pitching staff, with the help of Cam Schlittler, Brent Headrick, Paul Blackburn, and David Bednar, managed to secure the win. Cody Bellinger made an impressive outfield assist, resulting in the game-winning play that secured Ceddanne Rafaela's elimination at the plate.
As the Yankees settled into their first game of a four-game series, it became clear that a nail-biter was not on the cards. While there was still a chance for a dramatic turn of events, the Yankees had won the opener, giving them a crucial momentum boost. The uncertainty of the remaining games hung in the air, but the Yankees' ability to start on the back foot would be a burden they would not want to carry for long.
In the coming days, the Yankees and Red Sox would face each other again in a twin bill. Matt, one of the writers at the site, would ponder the implications of the imbalance in the American League playoff format, while Peter would run through the Rivalry Roundup. Nick would also pay tribute to a forgotten late-70s teammate of Ron Guidry, George Zeber. Later, Matt would assemble a team of all-August birthdays, setting the stage for doubleheader action.
Today's matchup between the Yankees and Red Sox was set to begin at 1:05 p.m. EST for Game 1, with Game 2 scheduled for 7:15 p.m. EST. Fans could catch all the action on YES/NESN/MLB Network for Game 1 and Fox for Game 2.
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