Yankees Aim to Eliminate Red Sox in AL Wild Card Series
Following a decisive Game 1 victory, the Yankees look to close out the series and advance.
The New York Yankees are poised to eliminate the Boston Red Sox from the American League Wild Card Series on Wednesday, seeking to close out the series after a dominant 9-0 victory in Game 1.
The Red Sox, who mounted an inspiring comeback in the middle months of the season after falling 14 games below .500 and changing managers, have struggled since the start of August. Their performance in September has been particularly weak, and the team appears to be physically and figuratively limping as the series progresses.
Despite their recent struggles, the Red Sox's mid-season turnaround, which saw them win consistently for weeks after a deep slump, was a notable narrative. However, their .500 record since August and offensive difficulties in September have left them in a precarious position heading into Game 2.