Two Boston outfielders and the second baseman failed to catch a high pop-up to center by Cody Bellinger, allowing him to end up with a leadoff double. Amed Rosario plated the game’s first run with a single to left, and Anthony Volpe’s bases-loaded single to right scored another run.

The Boston Red Sox took a 1-0 lead over the New York Yankees in the best-of-three American League Wild Card Series with their 3-1 win in Game 1 on Tuesday night.

Boston Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony has emerged as a fan-favorite since making his debut earlier this year. His sister, Lia, has also grown popular among fans on social media.

In the background, as the Red Sox celebrated, the plastic tarp covered the wall of photos that has swelled throughout the season, commemorating each hard-fought victory. The picture of the 88th win had not yet been hung. And now they may need a whole other row for October.

The second day of the 2025 MLB playoffs is in the books and three out of four series are headed to a do-or-die Game 3. The Los Angeles Dodgers are the lone team to wrap up their Wild Card Series, sweeping the Cincinnati Reds in dominating fashion.

The New York Yankees held a lead against the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the ALWCS until Luke Weaver came out of the bullpen.