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Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice, 2 stars with Boston roots, lead Yankees to statement win over the rival Red Sox

Boston‑bred stars propel Yankees to a 9‑0 playoff rout of their Red Sox rivals

By · Published September 30, 2026  19:16 UTC · Updated September 30, 2026  19:16 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Boston‑bred stars propel Yankees to a 9‑0 playoff rout of their Red Sox rivals
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The Yankees opened their postseason with a 9‑0 demolition of the Red Sox, a result that surprised given the rivalry’s tight history. Rice’s grand slam and six RBIs powered the scoring surge, while Schlittler contributed key hits, according to ESPN’s game recap.

Yahoo Sports highlighted the historic nature of Rice’s performance and the symbolic twist of Boston‑rooted stars silencing the Red Sox.

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What was the final score of the Yankees’ playoff opener?

The Yankees defeated the Red Sox 9‑0.

Which players led the Yankees’ offensive surge?

Ben Rice delivered a grand slam and six RBIs, and Cam Schlittler added key hits.

When did the game take place?

The contest was played on September 29, 2026, as part of the MLB playoff opener.

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