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Red Sox lefty pitchers — and familiar faces

Red Sox lefty pitchers draw familiar faces in the MLB playoffs.

By · Published October 2, 2026  16:19 UTC · Updated October 3, 2026  03:31 UTC

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Coverage from Yahoo Sports and MLB.com emphasizes the pitching matchup between Schlittler and Payton Tolle in Game 1, with Sonny Gray and Max Fried taking the mound in Game 2 against the Yankees. According to MLB.com, the Red Sox have finalized their roster, which will face off against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

The Boston Globe highlights the long-standing rivalry between the two teams, calling the Wild Card Series a 'real slobberknocker'. The pitching matchup between Schlittler and Payton Tolle, and later Gray and Fried, is expected to be a key factor in the series.

Coverage from Fox News and Yahoo Sports suggests a potential pitching masterclass, with the Red Sox and Yankees facing off in a highly anticipated series.

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Who are the lefty pitchers on the Red Sox roster?

Cam Schlittler and Payton Tolle

What is the pitching matchup for the first game of the series?

Cam Schlittler and Payton Tolle for the Red Sox, and the Yankees' starting pitcher is not specified

Where will the Wild Card Series take place?

Yankee Stadium

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MLB Red Sox Yankees Wild Card Series Cam Schlittler Payton Tolle

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