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Yankees vs Red Sox predictions, MLB playoff schedule for AL wild card showdown

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are set to clash in a best-of-three American League wild-card matchup at Yankee Stadium for the second straight season. Ace Cam Schlittler takes the mound for New York in the opening game, backed by a stellar campaign that positions him as a leading Cy Young contender.

Max Fried and Gerrit Cole are scheduled to follow in the rotation as the Yankees pursue an advance.

Boston enters the postseason dealing with physical setbacks, notably missing Willson Contreras for a stretch due to a hand injury alongside players like Tyron Guerrero, Mickey Gasper, and Eli White on the injured list. The Red Sox intend to lean on defensive prevention with pitching options including Payton Tolle, Ranger Suarez, and Sonny Gray.

Analysts widely favor New York to take the series, with experts predicting victories for the Bronx Bombers in either two or three games.

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