The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will meet in the playoffs, after the Red Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in the opening game of a doubleheader, according to The Washington Post.
The Yankees learned of the matchup during their own doubleheader split with the Baltimore Orioles in the Bronx on Friday, according to Yahoo Sports.
The Red Sox and Yankees will meet in the playoffs for the seventh time, according to Fox Sports and Fox News, which both noted the long history between the two American League East rivals.
The New York Post described the matchup as a playoff rematch between the two teams that has finally been set.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Washington Post reported the Red Sox beat the Cubs 4-3 in a doubleheader opener.
- This win assured a Wild Card Series matchup against the Yankees.
“Red Sox beat Cubs 4-3 in doubleheader opener, assure Wild Card Series matchup against Yankees” — The Washington Post
Center
- Yahoo Sports reported the Yankees split a doubleheader with the Orioles in the Bronx.
- The Yankees learned during that game that they would face the Red Sox in the playoffs.
“During Friday's doubleheader split with the Orioles in the Bronx, the Yankees finally learned they'll face the Red Sox in the Wild Card Series.” — Yahoo Sports
Right
- Fox Sports and Fox News both highlighted that this will be the seventh playoff meeting between the two AL East rivals.
- The New York Post described the matchup as a rematch that has finally been set.
“Yankees playoff rematch with Red Sox finally set” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened between the Red Sox and Yankees?
The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees were confirmed as opponents in the Wild Card Series after the Red Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in a doubleheader opener, according to The Washington Post.
How did the Yankees learn they would face the Red Sox?
The Yankees learned of the matchup during their own doubleheader split with the Baltimore Orioles in the Bronx, according to Yahoo Sports.
How many times have the Red Sox and Yankees met in the playoffs?
This will be the seventh time the Red Sox and Yankees have met in the playoffs, according to Fox Sports and Fox News.
What did different outlets focus on in their coverage?
Left-leaning coverage emphasized the Red Sox's win over the Cubs that clinched the matchup; center coverage focused on the Yankees' doubleheader against the Orioles; right-leaning coverage emphasized the playoff history between the two rivals.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- The Washington PostLeft-leaningRed Sox beat Cubs 2-0 to sweep doubleheader after setting Wild Card Series matchup with Yankees
- Yahoo SportsCenterYankees ramping up for another postseason meeting with the Red Sox
- Fox NewsRight-leaningRed Sox vs. Yankees Wild Card Series Locked In; Here's The Playoff History
- Fox SportsRight-leaningRed Sox vs. Yankees Wild Card Series Locked In; Here's The Playoff History
- New York PostRight-leaningYankees playoff rematch with Red Sox finally set