Yankees eliminated despite Sabathia's 5-1 win over Red Sox
The Yankees were eliminated from playoff contention despite a 5-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night that completed a three-game sweep of the AL East champions.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Boston Red Sox
1
New York Yankees
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NYY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | @ New York Yankees | L 2-9 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ New York Yankees | L 0-9 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Hicks doubled to deep center, McCann scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-5
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 1-4
Headley scored, McCann to third, Austin to second on wild pitch by Scott.
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Wild Pitch 1-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Austin walked, Castro scored, Headley to third, McCann to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-3
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Ellsbury doubled to center, Hicks scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-2
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Out 1-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Bogaerts homered to left (397 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Castro doubled to deep left, Ellsbury scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 1-5
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Holt struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-5
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 1-5
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-5
Holt batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Bogaerts flied out to left.
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Fly Out 1-5
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 1-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-5
Bogaerts batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Benintendi flied out to left.
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Fly Out 1-5
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 1-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-5
Benintendi batting
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Play Result 1-5
Bleier relieved Clippard.
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Play Result 1-5
Williams in left field.
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Start Inning 1-5
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 1-5
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Lineup Change 1-5
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Lineup Change 1-5
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End Inning 1-5
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Sánchez struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-5
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 1-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-5
Sánchez batting
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Play Result 1-5
N. Ramirez relieved Ross Jr..
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Lineup Change 1-5
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Lineup Change 1-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Ellsbury walked, Williams to second.
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Head to Head
NYY win series 3-0
Injuries
New York Yankees
- Max Fried Out
- Kervin Castro Out
- Fernando Cruz Out
Boston Red Sox
- Roman Anthony Out
- Triston Casas Out
- Romy Gonzalez Out
- Eli White Out
- Justin Slaten Out
Lineups
ConfirmedNYY
Brett GardnerLF11
Jacoby EllsburyCF22
Gary SanchezDH99
Starlin Castro2B13
Didi GregoriusSS18
Chase Headley3B12
Brian McCannC16
Aaron HicksRF12
Tyler Austin1B17
Substitutes
Mason WilliamsLF70
Ronald Torreyes2B74
BOS
Aaron Hill3B7
Andrew BenintendiLF23
Xander BogaertsSS2
David OrtizDH34
Chris YoungRF24
Jackie Bradley Jr.CF41
Ryan Michael HaniganC30
Travis Shaw1B23
Deven Marrero2B15
Substitutes
Brock HoltDH17
Marco Hernandez2B36
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