New York Yankees Extend Series to Game 3 Against Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees, last year’s World Series runners-up, continue their postseason journey in the 2025 MLB playoffs after forcing a decisive Game 3 against the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card round.
Yankees’ Playoff Journey
The Yankees started their playoff campaign on a disappointing note, losing the first two games 1-3 to the Red Sox at home.
With no room for error, they faced the Red Sox again at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday in front of 47,993 spectators. The Yankees met expectations by tying the series 1-1, leaving everything uncertain for Thursday’s decisive game.
Historically, the Yankees have only been eliminated in the Wild Card round twice: by the Houston Astros in 2015 and the Boston Red Sox in 2021. In both instances, the winning team was decided by a single game, unlike the current best-of-three series.
Game 2 Highlights
In the second game against the Red Sox on Wednesday, the Yankees took an early lead in the first inning thanks to Ben Rice’s home run, allowing Cody Bellinger to score.
However, Boston responded in the third inning with Trevor Story’s hit, enabling Ceddane Rafaela and Jarren Duran to cross home plate.
The Yankees regained the lead (3-2) in the fifth inning after Aaron Judge’s single opened the bases for Trent Grisham.
Once again, the Red Sox responded swiftly. In the sixth inning, Trevor Story hit another home run, allowing his team to tie the game.
The game was finally decided in the eighth inning when Austin Wells hit for the Yankees, driving in Jazz Chisholm Jr. for the fourth and final run, leaving Boston without a comeback.
Looking Ahead
The Yankees will have another chance to advance to the Division Series as hosts on Thursday, facing the Toronto Blue Jays, the top seed from the American League (AL) regular season with a 94-68 record.
However, the Yankees weren’t the only team to force a Game 3. The Cleveland Guardians and San Diego Padres also extended their series against the Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs, respectively, after their victories on Wednesday.
Other Wild Card Game Results
Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-1, with a five-run rally in the eighth inning, largely due to Brayan Rocchio and Bo Naylor’s home runs.
San Diego defeated the Chicago Cubs 0-3, thanks to two runs from Fernando Tatís Jr. and one from Manny Machado. Despite the Cubs managing four hits, none resulted in runs.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who are the New York Yankees? The Yankees are a professional baseball team based in New York City, competing in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the American League (AL).
- Why are the Yankees relevant? The Yankees have a storied history, having won 27 World Series titles, the most in MLB. Their consistent success and passionate fanbase make them one of baseball’s most prominent franchises.
- How do the Yankees’ actions impact others? The Yankees’ performance in the playoffs influences not only their fans but also sets the tone for the postseason, as their games often draw significant attention and media coverage.
