Boston Red Sox 0–9 New York Yankees: match recap

Boston Red Sox0
New York Yankees9

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Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees finished 0–9 (MLB) on September 29, 2026. Below: the form, standings and head-to-head record both teams took into the game.

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Match recap

The Yankees demolished the Red Sox 9-0 in a decisive AL Wild Card matchup, propelled by Ben Rice's two homers and six RBIs. Cam Schlittler dominated with 10 strikeouts over 6.1 shutout innings, while Boston's offense managed just three hits and struck out 11 times.

New York set the tone early, scoring two runs in the first inning on Austin Wells' double and Ben Rice's sacrifice fly. Rice crushed a three-run homer in the third, then added a second three-run blast in the fifth, making it 8-0. The Yankees' bats kept the pressure on, collecting 12 hits and drawing 5 walks, while their defense backed Schlittler's masterful outing. Boston never threatened, with only three hits total and no runner reaching third base until the ninth inning.

Key factors

  • Ben Rice's two homers and six RBIs provided the offensive firepower that decided the game early.
  • Cam Schlittler's 10 strikeouts and scoreless 6.1 innings silenced a weak Red Sox lineup.
  • Boston's offense managed a mere .103 average and struck out 11 times, unable to generate any sustained rallies.

The Analyst's verdict

The Yankees' offense and pitching clicked perfectly, making a strong statement for the postseason. Boston's lineup was completely overmatched, and their pitching depth couldn't contain New York's bats. If the Yankees sustain this level of contact and power, they'll be a tough out for any opponent.

Matchup edge

Even on form: both teams went 3-2 in their last 5 games.

Matchup to watch: Boston Red Sox’s attack (index 95) against New York Yankees’ defence (index 83).

Matchup to watch: New York Yankees’ attack (index 102) against Boston Red Sox’s defence (index 84).

Recent form: last 5

Boston Red Sox: 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5, with 9 runs scored and 10 conceded.

Boston Red Sox
Sep 27, 2026vs Chicago CubsL2–6
Sep 25, 2026vs Chicago CubsW2–0
Sep 25, 2026vs Chicago CubsW4–3
Sep 24, 2026vs Cleveland GuardiansL0–1
Sep 23, 2026vs Cleveland GuardiansW1–0

New York Yankees: 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5, with 24 runs scored and 25 conceded.

New York Yankees
Sep 25, 2026vs Baltimore OriolesW6–3
Sep 25, 2026vs Baltimore OriolesL2–10
Sep 24, 2026vs Tampa Bay RaysW6–4
Sep 23, 2026vs Tampa Bay RaysW9–2
Sep 22, 2026vs Tampa Bay RaysL1–6

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Head-to-head

In the last 5 meetings on record, Boston Red Sox won 2, New York Yankees won 3.

Aug 30, 2026New York Yankees16–1Boston Red Sox
Aug 29, 2026New York Yankees9–2Boston Red Sox
Aug 29, 2026New York Yankees0–6Boston Red Sox
Aug 28, 2026New York Yankees1–0Boston Red Sox
Jun 28, 2026Boston Red Sox5–4New York Yankees

Season so far

Boston Red Sox are 9th of 30 on win rate after 162 games (87-75).

New York Yankees are 5th of 30 on win rate after 161 games (93-68).

#TeamPWLRuns
9Boston Red Sox1628775689:611
5New York Yankees1619368739:601

Team season model

  • Boston Red Sox attack index 95: 5% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Boston Red Sox defence index 84: 16% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • New York Yankees attack index 102: 2% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • New York Yankees defence index 83: 17% less conceded per game than the league average.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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