Yankees Advance to ALDS After Red Sox Shutout, Set to Face Blue Jays

The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-0 in Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Series, advancing to the Division Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler dominated with 12 strikeouts over eight innings, while the Yankees scored all their runs in a decisive fourth inning. The victory marked the first time a team has come back to win a best-of-three Wild Card Series after losing the opener since MLB expanded the first round in 2022. The Yankees and Blue Jays finished the regular season tied atop the AL East, with Toronto earning the top seed and a first-round bye due to their season series advantage. New York is led by Aaron Judge, who had a strong Wild Card Series performance and led the majors with a .331 batting average in the regular season. The upcoming ALDS between the Yankees and Blue Jays begins Saturday in Toronto, featuring Toronto's strong lineup including Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer, although shortstop Bo Bichette remains day-to-day with a knee injury.