New York Yankees defeat Boston Red Sox in the 2026 AL Wild Card Series (best-of-3, Yankee Stadium, September 30 – October 2, 2026, confirmed by MLB.com or AP by October 3, 2026)
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Published on 23. September 2026
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Predicted for 2. October 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
The Yankees (#4 AL seed) host all three potential games of the AL Wild Card Series against the Red Sox (#5 seed). Bookmaker odds (DraftKings) have New York at −165, implying ~62% win probability. New York benefits from home-field advantage throughout and a pitching duo of Gerrit Cole and Cy Young candidate Cam Schlittler, who starred in the identical matchup last year. The Yankees won this same series in three games in 2025.
Data basis for this prediction
- DraftKings/GruelingTruth: Yankees −165 Series Moneyline AL Wild Card (Stand 23.09.2026)
- Yahoo Sports/CBS Sports: Yankees #4 AL-Seed, RedSox #5, Heimrecht Yankees (23.09.2026)
- ESPN MLB Playoff Tracker: AL Wild Card Paarung bestätigt (23.09.2026)
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] New York Yankees schlugen Boston Red Sox in der AL Wild Card Series 2026 mit 2-0 Sweep (Spiele 29. und 30. September). Quelle: bleacherreport.com Yankees-eliminate-Red-Sox, mlb.com
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