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Paul Blackburn's Eighth Inning — ALWCS G1

Yankees 4, Red Sox 0, Mid-8

Paul Blackburn's Eighth Inning — ALWCS G1
Sep 29, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning during game one of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Yankees used Paul Blackburn for the eighth inning to bridge the game to closer David Bednar. It worked, as Blackburn allowed just a double with two outs, but got Caleb Durbin to fly out to center to end the inning.

The two-out double by Trevor Story was the first baserunner for Boston to reach second base in the game. That's dominance from Schlittler and Blackburn in the game. Really good.

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