"Do you have a preference who you play? "Be careful what you wish for," Boone said. Boone certainly sounded genuine in repeating the longtime sports axiom. But two things can be true at the same time. Because as an organization, the last team the Yankees wanted to see in these playoffs, especially early, were the Red Sox, whom the Yankees face in the best-of-three wild-card round starting Tuesday night at the Stadium."
"Much of that, of course, has to do with the clubs' mutual familiarity and Boston's success this season against the Yankees (a 9-4 record). Also, the two stud pitchers Boston will throw in Games 1 and 2 - Garrett Crochet (18-5, 2.59) and Brayan Bello (11-9, 3.35), who will be opposed by Max Fried (19-5, 2.86) and Carlos Rodon (18-9, 3.09)."
The Yankees will meet the Red Sox in a best-of-three AL wild-card round at Yankee Stadium. Boston went 9-4 against New York this season and will likely start Garrett Crochet and Brayan Bello in Games 1 and 2. The Yankees plan to counter with Max Fried and Carlos Rodon. Familiarity between the clubs and Boston's recent success created concern within the Yankees organization. Red Sox manager Alex Cora's leadership and strategic approach intensify the rivalry. Cora's past postseason wins over New York and cultural influence in Boston heighten the matchup's significance.
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