Boston Red Sox manager Chad Tracy, center, takes the ball from relief pitcher Erik Miller, right, while going to the bullpen against the New York Yankees during the sixth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Yankees second baseman Anthony Volpe, left, and shortstop George Lombard Jr. react after turning a double play to end the top of the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New York Yankees' Ben Rice watches his ballo after hitting a solo home run off Boston Red Sox pitcher Erik Miller during the fifth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New York Yankees' Ben Rice connects for a grand slam off Boston Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello during the eighth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler throws to the Boston Red Sox during the first inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Grant Taylor follows through on a pitch during the seventh inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren

Houston Astros starting pitcher AJ Blubaugh (69) delivers during the first inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Chicago White Sox's Colson Montgomery (12) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)