A dominant Yankees performance crushed the Red Sox in their playoff opener, winning by a lopsided nine-run margin in front of their home crowd. Schlittler and Rice delivered standout performances, overwhelming the rival team from start to finish. The rout marked a sharp contrast to the Red Sox’s expectations as they faced elimination early in the postseason. Fans and analysts will dissect how this decisive victory sets the tone for the rest of the series.
Schlittler and Rice torment hometown team as Yankees beat rival Red Sox 9-0 in playoff opener NBC 4 New York
