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The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees came into October with a 12-12 all-time record against one another in the postseason. A historic rivalry full of drama, clutch moments and superstar players got another chapter in the Wild Card series — so it’s only right that Boston and New York, entering Thursday, now find themselves tied once again.
After the Red Sox rode terrific pitching for a 3-1 win in Game 1 to open the AL Wild Card series, the Yankees responded while facing elimination on Wednesday. Playing in front of its home crowd, New York used an eighth-inning single from Austin Wells, a key slide and defensive stop from Jazz Chisholm Jr., and some keys outs from its bullpen to hold on 4-3 against Boston while overcoming two lost leads.
That leads to Thursday evening in the Bronx, where franchise legends could be made. Either the Yankees or Red Sox will head home after Game 3, likely regretting mistakes and pondering upon “what ifs.” The other squad will head north, set to take on the top-seeded Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS.
Neither team has the luxury of top-end starters on the mound for Game 3, either — in fact, both managers are sending out rookie pitchers. Alex Cora tabbed a 23-year-old lefty, Connelly Early, to begin the win-or-go-home matchup. Early made his MLB debut under a month ago, now being thrust into a huge spot. Aaron Boone will go with Cam Schlittler, a right-hander who started 14 games this season with a 2.96 ERA and 84 strikeouts.
Elimination matchups require teams to do whatever it takes to win. Will Aaron Judge or Alex Bregman step up to the stage? Can either rookie starter turn in a solid performance? Which side will overcome its rival in the Wild Card series, keeping its title dreams alive?
The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from Game 3 of the AL Wild Card series between the Yankees and Red Sox. Follow along with the action below.
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Yankees 2, Red Sox 0
9:20 p.m. RBI SINGLE — Here come the Yankees’ bats. Jazz Chisholm also singled to load the bases, and for the second time in the series, Anthony Volpe comes through with a big hit. Early is starting to fall apart, with Volpe’s single scoring Stanton.
New York has a 2-0 lead to work with against its rival.
Anthony Volpe brings home another! #Postseason pic.twitter.com/8xZahMWdi3
— MLB (@MLB) October 3, 2025
Yankees 1, Red Sox 0
9:18 p.m. RBI SINGLE — Amed Rosario comes through. After a Stanton walk, Rosario punches a ball into left field for a single that scores Bellinger. Stanton is held up at second base, but the Yankees are threatening Connelly Early for more.
Amed Rosario drives in the first run of Game 3! #Postseason pic.twitter.com/wA8cexzJbK
— MLB (@MLB) October 3, 2025
9:11 p.m. — Cody Bellinger leads off the bottom of the fourth with some hustle. On a bloop hit that dropped between three Red Sox defenders, the former MVP sprinted around first base, sliding into second just as the ball escapes Ceddanne Rafaela’s glove.
9:07 p.m. — Yoshida is now 2-2 against Schlittler, but it hasn’t mattered. The top of the fourth is another scoreless effort for the Yankees starter, who is at 58 pitches.
End of third inning: Yankees 0, Red Sox 0
9:01 p.m. — Which rookie will blink first? Early is also cruising, striking out two more Yankees in the bottom of the third, allowing a single to Trent Grisham, then getting Judge to ground out. In the biggest games of their careers, Early and Schlittler are each through three innings with five strikeouts apiece.
8:53 p.m. — Cam Schlittler hasn’t been fazed by the moment, at least yet. He gets two more strikeouts in the third, up to five already. Offense has been hard to come by so far in Game 3.
End of second inning: Yankees 0, Red Sox 0
8:47 p.m. — Early gets out of the second unharmed after Stanton’s double. He struck out Jazz Chisholm for his third so far, and we remain scoreless.
Connelly Early froze Jazz Chisholm Jr. with a perfect sinker 😮💨#Postseason pic.twitter.com/dVCq3ilFyr
— MLB (@MLB) October 3, 2025
8:37 p.m. — Giancarlo Stanton mashed a baseball into left-center field, and it nearly gave the Yankees the lead. Instead, he settles for a double by lumbering around the bases, having to slide into second despite smoking the ball for a near-homer.
Stanton thought he got it all, starting with a slow trot instead of sprinting.
Giancarlo Stanton thought he homered
Had to hustle for a doublepic.twitter.com/gMQ11leCxv
— Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) October 3, 2025
8:34 p.m. — Schlittler bounces back from the leadoff single, punching out a pair of hitters in the top of the second. He has Yankee Stadium fired up early.
8:30 p.m. — Masataka Yoshida is the first baserunner for either team. His single off Schlittler leads off the second inning.
End of first inning: Yankees 0, Red Sox 0
8:23 p.m. — The rookie pitchers have traded scoreless first frames. Connelly Early sends the Yankees down 1-2-3, including a strikeout of Trent Grisham and Aaron Judge flying out. Through six outs, neither squad has taken an advantage.
8:17 p.m. — Schlittler shuts the Red Sox down in order, striking out Alex Bregman to head to the bottom of the first.
Absolute precision from Cam Schlittler 🎯#Postseason pic.twitter.com/XlOgm4LX7N
— MLB (@MLB) October 3, 2025
8:12 p.m. — Cam Schlittler has thrown his first pitch to Jarren Duran. The Dodgers, Cubs and Tigers moved on to the divisional series already. Will the Yankees or Red Sox join them?
Pregame
7:48 p.m. — Here’s the Yankees’ lineup, with Cam Schlittler on the mound. Ben Rice is back in the lineup.
Game 3 Tonight. #RepBX pic.twitter.com/bQ4cGyHAAp
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) October 2, 2025
7:47 p.m. — Here is the Red Sox’s lineup for Game 3. Trevor Story nearly lifted the team to a Game 2 win. Who will step up tonight?
Game 3. pic.twitter.com/quNwRVeVOc
— Red Sox (@RedSox) October 2, 2025
7:46 p.m. — Connelly Early is making history tonight, becoming Boston’s youngest starter in a postseason game since Babe Ruth in 1916.
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- Date: Thursday, October 2
- Time: 8:08 p.m. ET
Game 3 of Yankees vs. Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series will begin at 8:08 p.m. ET from Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York.
What channel is Yankees vs. Red Sox on today?
New York vs. Boston in the AL Wild Card round will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, with Karl Ravech, David Cone, Eduardo Perez and Buster Olney live from Yankee Stadium for the network.
You can also stream MLB Wild Card games live with the new ESPN app or on Fubo.
MLB playoff schedule 2025
Wild Card Series schedule
Tuesday, Sept. 30
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1: Tigers 2, Guardians 1 | 1:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 1: Cubs 3, Padres 1 | 3:08 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 1: Red Sox 3, Yankees 1 | 6:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 1: Dodgers 10, Reds 5 | 9:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Wednesday Oct. 1
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 2: Guardians 6, Tigers 1 | 1:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 2: Padres 3, Cubs 1 | 3:08 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 2: Yankees 4, Red Sox 3 | 6:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 2: Dodgers 8, Reds 4 | 9:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Thursday, Oct. 2
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 3: Guardians vs. Tigers | 3:08 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 3: Cubs vs. Padres | 5:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 3: Yankees vs. Red Sox | 8:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Division Series schedule, scores
Saturday, Oct. 4
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 1: Brewers vs. Cubs/Padres | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 1: Phillies vs. Dodgers | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALDS Game 1: Mariners vs. Guardians/Tigers | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 1: Blue Jays vs. Yankees/Red Sox | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Sunday, Oct. 5
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 2: Mariners vs. Guardians/Tigers | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 2: Blue Jays vs. Yankees/Red Sox | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Monday, Oct. 6
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 2: Brewers vs. Cubs/Padres | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 2: Phillies vs. Dodgers/Reds | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
Tuesday, Oct. 7
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 3: Guardians/Tigers vs. Mariners | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 3: Yankees/Red Sox vs. Blue Jays | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Wednesday, Oct. 8
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 3: Cubs/Padres vs. Brewers | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 3: Dodgers/Reds vs. Phillies | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALDS Game 4: Guardians/Tigers vs. Mariners* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 4: Yankees/Red Sox vs. Blue Jays* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
*If necessary
Thursday, Oct. 9
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 4: Cubs/Padres vs. Brewers* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 4: Dodgers/Reds vs. Phillies* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
*If necessary
Friday, Oct. 10
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 5: Mariners vs. Guardians/Tigers* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 5: Blue Jays vs. Yankees/Red Sox* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Saturday, Oct. 11
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 5: Brewers vs. Cubs/Padres* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 5: Phillies vs. Dodgers/Reds* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
*If necessary
League Championship Series schedule
Sunday, Oct. 12
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALCS Game 1: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Monday, Oct. 13
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 1: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALCS Game 2: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Tuesday, Oct. 14
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 2: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
Wednesday, Oct. 15
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALCS Game 3: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Thursday, Oct. 16
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 3: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALCS Game 4: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Friday, Oct. 17
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 4: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALCS Game 5: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
*If necessary
Saturday, Oct. 18
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 5: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
*If necessary
Sunday, Oct. 19
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALCS Game 6: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
*If necessary
Monday, Oct. 20
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 6: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALCS Game 7: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
*If necessary
Tuesday, Oct. 21
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 7: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
*If necessary
World Series schedule 2025
Friday, Oct. 24
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
Saturday, Oct. 25
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 2: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
Monday, Oct. 27
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 3: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
Tuesday, Oct. 28
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 4: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
Wednesday, Oct. 29
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 5: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
*If necessary
Friday, Oct. 31
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 6: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
*If necessary
Saturday, Nov. 1
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 7: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
*If necessary
