Red Sox Yankees Face Rookie Pitchers in Decisive AL Wild Card Game 3

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are set to face off in a decisive Game 3 of the American League Wild Card Series, featuring rookie pitchers from each team—Cam Schlittler for the Yankees and Connelly Early for the Red Sox. Both rookies have had remarkable journeys this season, climbing from minor league play to starting in a high-stakes postseason game, a historic first where two starters with fewer than 15 career appearances face off. The Red Sox's Early was selected to start after strategic bullpen moves in previous games, while Schlittler, a Massachusetts native, represents the Yankees in this critical matchup. Key players like Jazz Chisholm Jr. have been instrumental in keeping the Yankees alive in the series, contributing both defensively and offensively. The winner of this series will advance to play the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL Division Series, highlighting the significance of this rookie duel in baseball's storied rivalry. This game not only determines who moves forward but also offers a rare and dramatic chapter in the storied Red Sox-Yankees rivalry, spotlighting emerging young talent.