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Yankees take Game 1 behind Massachusetts natives Schlittler and Rice

Original: Yanks ride Massachusetts natives Schlittler, Rice to Game 1 win over Sox

The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of their playoff series, with two Massachusetts-born players leading the way. Rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler delivered on the mound while Ben Rice contributed with the bat, giving the Yankees an early edge over their longtime rivals in the postseason matchup.

Why now: The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry in a high-stakes playoff game, amplified by homegrown New England players beating Boston, is drawing wide attention.

New York YankeesBoston Red SoxCam SchlittlerBen Rice

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• Yanks ride Massachusetts natives Schlittler, Rice to Game 1 win over Sox · MLB.com

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