Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, September 30, 2026 —

The New York Yankees have advanced to the American League Division Series after completing a sweep of their rivals, the Boston Red Sox, in the AL Wild Card Series. The Yankees secured their victory with a 9-2 win in the decisive game.

Key performances from the Yankees included strong pitching from Max Fried, who was instrumental in limiting the Red Sox’s offense. The offensive side saw significant contributions from Cody Bellinger and Luis García Jr., whose plays helped propel the Yankees to their commanding victory.

With this sweep, the New York Yankees eliminate the Boston Red Sox from the postseason. The Yankees are now set to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the upcoming AL Division Series.

The series outcome marks the end of the Red Sox’s playoff aspirations for the season, while the Yankees continue their pursuit of the championship. Further details regarding the specific dates and schedule for the AL Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays were not provided in the summary.



Story summarized from the original created by Ronald Blum, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.

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