Cam Schlittler, a right‑hander from Walpole, Mass., pitched 6.1 scoreless innings for the Yankees in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series, while Ben Rice, a left‑handed slugger from Cohasset, Mass., hit two home runs.
His shutout effort halted Boston’s early momentum, and Rice’s power swing gave New York a decisive advantage as the series shifted to the next game.
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The Yankees’ victory gave them an early edge in the series, and Schlittler’s performance highlighted his development from his Massachusetts upbringing, while Rice’s homers underscored his role as a key offensive piece.
