The 2025 Wild Card Series kicked off on Tuesday night between two of Major League Baseball’s fiercest rivals, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. The Yankees, finishing the regular season 94-68, secured home-field advantage due to their superior standings over the 89-73 Red Sox, who captured the second wild card spot in the AL.
In Game 1, the Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet shone brightly against the Yankees, while the team also benefitted from a two-run single by Masataka Yoshida, clinching a pivotal victory. The winner of this series will progress to challenge the Blue Jays, the number one seed in the AL.
Wild Card Series Schedule
| Date | Start time/score | TV | Live stream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Tues., Sept. 30 | 6:08 p.m. ET | ESPN | fubo |
| Game 2 | Weds., Oct. 1 | 6:08 p.m. ET | ESPN | fubo |
| Game 3 | Thurs., Oct. 2 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Where to watch Game 2
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 1
- Time: 6:08 p.m. ET
- Location: Yankee Stadium (Bronx, N.Y.)
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: fubo
- Probable pitchers: LHP Carlos Rodón (NYY) vs. RHP Brayan Bello (BOS)
- Odds: NYY -169 | BOS +138 (via DraftKings)
Key Storylines
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Yankees: The Yankees managed to narrowly miss a second consecutive AL East title due to a late-season push by the Blue Jays. Facing a resurgence from the Red Sox, they are in a crucial matchup aiming to secure a title after their previous trip to the World Series last year.
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Red Sox: This marks Boston’s first postseason appearance since 2021. They are attempting to navigate their playoff journey without their star rookie Roman Anthony, who is sidelined by injury. However, they possess a strong historical record against the Yankees this season, winning nine out of thirteen matchups.
