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Yankees secure series win over Red Sox to extend Wild Card

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Yankees secure series win over Red Sox ~~chase Yankees for~~ to extend Wild Card ~~lead amid roster shifts~~

The Boston Red Sox have maintained a historic surge, highlighted by a period where they became the first team since 1920 to win 27 or more games in a 30-game span while starting that span below .500. Despite setbacks in a series against the Oakland Athletics, the Red Sox rebounded with a sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks and arrived at Yankee Stadium for a pivotal four-game series on August 28, 2026. At the start of the series, the New York Yankees ~~held~~ extended their lead in the ~~first~~ American League Wild Card spot (75-58), while the Red Sox occupied the second (73-60). The series opener featured a pitching matchup between Yankees Cy Young candidate Cam Schlittler (11-6, 2.16 ERA) and Red Sox lefty Patrick Sandoval (1-2, 4.54 ERA). Boston faced roster challenges, including outfielder Roman Anthony, who was on a rehab assignment race by winning three out of four games in ~~Triple-A Worcester following~~ a ~~wrist injury.~~ pivotal series against the Boston Red Sox. The Yankees ~~extended their lead in~~ opened the ~~Wild Card race~~ series with a 1-0 ~~victory over the Red Sox,~~ victory, secured by a solo home run from Paul Goldschmidt. This win was bolstered by pitcher Cam Schlittler, who recorded eight strikeouts during five and two-thirds scoreless innings. Following ~~this win,~~ the opener, the Yankees prepared for a day-night ~~doubleheader against Boston, planning to utilize~~ doubleheader. Carlos ~~Rodon in~~ Rodon, returning from elbow inflammation, was slated to start the ~~opener and~~ first game, while Max ~~Fried~~ Fried, returning from a left elbow bone bruise, was expected to pitch the nightcap. The series concluded with a dominant 16-1 Yankees victory at Yankee Stadium, bringing their total scoring for the four matchups to 26-9. This decisive performance allowed New York to secure the tiebreaker advantage in the ~~nightcap, both~~ event of ~~whom were returning from~~ a future standings deadlock. As of the ~~injured list.~~ series conclusion, the Yankees hold a 78-59 record, maintaining their position ahead of the Red Sox in the American League standings.

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