NEW YORK (AP) — Garrett Crochet retired 17 consecutive batters in a sparkling pitching performance, and pinch-hitter Masataka Yoshida lined a two-run single off reliever Luke Weaver that sent the Boston Red Sox past the New York Yankees 3-1 on Tuesday night in their AL Wild Card Series opener. Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet delivers against the New York Yankees during the first inning of Game 1 of an American League wild-card baseball playoff series, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Photo:The Game 1 winner advanced in all 12 previous Wild Card Series, 10 in sweeps. “Hopefully we can continue that,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. Up nextYankees LHP Carlos Rodón (18-9, 3.09 ERA) and Red Sox RHP Brayan Bello (11-9, 3.35) start Wednesday.