Schlittler and Rice torment hometown team as Yankees beat rival Red Sox 9-0 in playoff opener
Rice and Schlittler were both raised among Red Sox fans in Massachusetts and went to college in New England before getting plucked by the Yankees out of Boston’s backyard in baseball’s amateur draft.
In a 9-0 victory, the New York Yankees opened their Wild Card Series rematch against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. Starting pitcher Cam Schlittler, who was raised among Red Sox fans, delivered another exceptional performance. Rice also contributed significantly, hitting a double, powering the offense with four hits, and delivering a late grand slam along with six RBIs.
Schlittler struck out 10 and walked just one over 6 1/3 innings, allowing only two hits, showcasing his dominance on the mound. Despite the absence of star slugger Aaron Judge due to a calf injury, the Yankees' offense was anything but weak, with Austin Wells driving in two runs and rookie George Lombard Jr. making an impressive postseason debut with three hits.
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