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Cam Schlittler and Payton Tolle take the mound in the opening game of the postseason series between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, a matchup defined by both pitchers' exceptional regular-season performances against their specific opponents.
The Red Sox enter this contest following a dramatic turnaround that secured their playoff berth.
The team began the season with a 9-17 record through April 24, suffering four consecutive losses to American League East opponents and ultimately firing their manager.
Performance remained inconsistent through mid-June, when the club stood at 29-43.
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