"Bello has been a Yankee Killer in the past, and has stated he enjoys the mound at Yankee Stadium. He's a ground-ball guy and the Yankees are home-run hitters. Will Bello's pitching style work in his favor today, or will his recent mediocrity come back to bite him? Will our offense manage enough runs against Carlos Rodón to have a comfortable lead, or will we need to try and rely on the Yankees bullpen again?"
"Every Sox fan who watched or followed along collectively had a heart attack in the bottom of the ninth, and I saw a LARGE amount of "I'm going to throw up" posts online during that timespan. Fortunately for us, the Sox secured the Game 1 win, which, statistically, bodes very well for them regarding the rest of the series; with this new(ish) best-of-3 playoff/Wild Card format, every team that won the first game won the series."
October baseball has begun, guaranteeing at least two days of postseason action. The Red Sox won Game 1 in a tense finish that caused widespread anxiety among fans but provides a strong statistical advantage in the best-of-3 format. The Yankees remain a potent threat, especially with their short porch and power hitters. Volpe's home run was not a short-porch fluke. Game 3 contingencies are uncertain with Giolito unavailable. Luke Bello's past success at Yankee Stadium and ground-ball approach contrast with the Yankees' power, and questions remain about offense versus Carlos Rodón and bullpen availability, including Chapman and Whitlock. First pitch: 6:08 p.m. EST; Radio: WEEI.
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