Red Sox-Yankees Game 3 Rescheduled for Thursday’s Decisive Showdown

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Red Sox-Yankees Game 3 Rescheduled for Thursday’s Decisive Showdown

The highly anticipated Game 3 matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees has been rescheduled for Thursday evening. Initially set to commence at 6:08 p.m. ET, the game will now begin at 8:08 p.m. ET due to changes in the MLB’s broadcast schedule after Wednesday’s playoff results.

Rescheduling Details

The shift in schedule follows the Los Angeles Dodgers’ decisive 10-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, which allowed additional broadcasting opportunities for Major League Baseball. The game will air live on ESPN, maintaining its planned network from the beginning of the series.

Additional Game Adjustments

As part of the adjustments, other playoff games have also been rescheduled:

Tigers vs. Guardians: Game 3 will now take place at 3:08 p.m. ET on ABC (previously 1:08 p.m.)
Padres vs. Cubs: Game 3 is set for 5:08 p.m. ET (earlier scheduled for 2:08 p.m.)

Game 3 Matchup Review

Thursday’s showdown is a critical winner-take-all game. It features two rookie pitchers: Connelly Early for the Red Sox and Cam Schlittler for the Yankees. Early has a record of 1-2 with a 2.33 ERA, while Schlittler holds a 4-3 record with a 2.96 ERA.

Historical Context

This is not the first high-stakes encounter between these teams in recent years. Boston and New York faced each other in a previous winner-take-all scenario during the 2021 Wild Card Game, where the Red Sox emerged victorious with a score of 6-2.

Manager’s Perspective

Red Sox manager Alex Cora expressed excitement for the upcoming game, highlighting the atmosphere expected at the stadium. He emphasized the significance of a wild-card game featuring two rookie pitchers, stating, “Imagine that. Should be a fun night.”

Next Steps for the Winner

The winning team from Thursday night will head to Toronto for a workout at Rogers Centre on Friday. They will prepare for the first game against the Blue Jays, scheduled for Saturday. If the Red Sox win, the game starts at 1:08 p.m. ET. Conversely, if the Yankees advance, the game’s start time is set for 4:08 p.m. ET.