They did it. Holy moly, did they do it. Go Yankees, go Cam Schlittler, and so long, Red Sox! The kid was masterful and the 2025 Yanks showed some serious gumption when their backs were up against the wall
after Garrett Crochet’s Game 1 dominance. Back-to-back wins have now fully channeled 1949 and sent Boston packing. Next up a Division Series date with the Blue Jays!
Today on the site, we’ll revel in last night’s series-clinching win over the Red Sox a bit, as Kevin offers up his reaction to the Game 3 victory and Nolan and John make some likely unsurprising picks for Player of the Game and Wild Card Series MVP. Later, Madison will check out what was afoot in the other do-or-die Game 3 playoff action yesterday, Sam will open up the 2000 Yankees Diary to see that ballclub shook off their shaky September to begin the postseason 25 years ago today, Jake will preview the Mariners (who will face the Tigers in the other ALDS), and Josh will have a full Division Series preview for the Yankees’ rumble with the Blue Jays.
Today’s Matchup:
Offday; ALDS Game 1 in Toronto begins tomorrow afternoon at 4:08pm ET.
Questions/Prompts:
1. What was the most absolute most you honestly expected from Schlittler prior first pitch yesterday?
2. Were you surprised to see the Tigers hold off the Guardians during their decisive Game 3 in Cleveland? Or had you picked Detroit to advance despite their season-ending freefall?
