Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees
Updated Sep 26, 2026 6:11 AM EDT.
5Boston Red Sox87-74, 11-10 away
4New York Yankees93-68, 15-7 homeSeries
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The No. 5 seed Boston Red Sox (87-74) visit the No. 4 seed New York Yankees (93-68) in the Wild Card Series of the 2026 MLB playoffs on Wednesday, September 30 at 5:00 AM EDT.
Red Sox: wild card, No. 5 seed. Yankees: wild card, No. 4 seed.
This page switches to a live score at first pitch and to the final line score and recap when the game ends.
Matchup at a glance
| Red Sox | Yankees | |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | No. 5 | No. 4 |
| Record | 87-74 | 93-68 |
| Division | AL East | AL East |
| League record | 13-14 | 18-10 |
| Runs scored / allowed | 687 / 605 | 739 / 601 |
| Run differential | +82 | +138 |
| Regular-season streak | W2 | W1 |
| How they got here | Wild card, No. 5 seed | Wild card, No. 4 seed |
Head-to-head this season
| Date | Game | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1: Red Sox at Yankees | Yankees 1-0 | |
| Week 1: Red Sox at Yankees | Red Sox 6-0 | |
| Week 1: Red Sox at Yankees | Yankees 9-2 | |
| Week 1: Red Sox at Yankees | Yankees 16-1 |
What the winner gets
A place in the Division Series on 2026-10-03 to 2026-10-10. Seeds are reset after this round, so the No. 1 seed will face the lowest remaining seed.
Red Sox vs Yankees FAQ
When is Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees?
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT.
Who has home-field advantage?
The New York Yankees host this game.
What round is this?
The Wild Card Series of the 2026 MLB playoffs (2026 season).
What does the winner get?
A place in the Division Series.
Where can I see the full bracket?
On the 2026 MLB playoff bracket page, which links to every game.