Red Sox, Yankees Wild Card Playoff Game: How To Watch

Boston MA

05 October, 2021

9:54 AM

Description

It's been, what, nearly two days since the last can't-miss, must-watch Boston sporting event? The Red Sox and Yankees add a new chapter to their renewed rivalry, meeting in a one-game playoff Tuesday night at Fenway Park. It's the first winner-take-all game between the two teams since the Red Sox completed their 2004 comeback against New York in Yankee Stadium. Fans of a certain age might remember the last time the rivals squared off in a one-game playoff — the 1978 Bucky Dent game. Who's pitching: Both teams have their aces ready. Nate Eovaldi takes the mound for Boston, while the Yankees throw out Cy Young candidate Gerrit Cole. How to watch: The game will be broadcast on ESPN and WEEI 93.7. First pitch is ay 8:08 p.m. What's the weather: It's October baseball, baby. Expect temperatures in the mid-50s, cloudy skies and no rain by the time we play ball. What's next: The winner of go to St. Petersburg to play the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series. The loser starts calling for tee times.