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The gist
Yankees beat Red Sox 1-0 Friday, extending wild-card lead to three games. Boston sits three back with a doubleheader Saturday.
Background
The Yankees and Red Sox are battling for the top AL wild-card spots, with New York holding a three-game lead. The teams are playing a day-night doubleheader on Saturday, and the Yankees announced Luis Garcia Jr. is out of the lineup for the first game.
How it unfolded
- Aug 27, 2026Yankees lose to Astros 5-1, with Fernando Cruz suffering a partial UCL tear.
- Aug 28, 2026Yankees beat Red Sox 1-0 on Paul Goldschmidt's homer, extending wild-card lead to three games.
- Aug 29, 2026Yankees announce Luis Garcia Jr. is not in the lineup for the first game of the doubleheader against Boston.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- The Yankees' win over Boston was 'huge' for their wild-card positioning, according to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic.
- Fans
- Yankees fans on social media urged the team to sign recently released pitcher Michael King, citing his strong stats.
Still unverified
The exact nature of Luis Garcia Jr.'s absence from the lineup has not been officially explained.