New York Yankees sweep Boston Red Sox in AL Wild Card Series, advancing to Division Series

The New York Yankees eliminated the Boston Red Sox from the playoffs in the Wild Card Series on October 1, 2026. The Yankees won both games, outscoring the Red Sox 18-2. Cody Bellinger hit a three-run home run in Game 2, contributing to the Yankees' historic performance, as they became the first team to score at least 90% of runs in a playoff series with a minimum of 20 runs.