New York Yankees second baseman Anthony Volpe, left, and shortstop George Lombard Jr. react after turning a double play to end the top of the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New York Yankees' Ben Rice watches his ballo after hitting a solo home run off Boston Red Sox pitcher Erik Miller during the fifth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New York Yankees' Ben Rice connects for a grand slam off Boston Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello during the eighth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler throws to the Boston Red Sox during the first inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Chicago White Sox's Chase Meidroth (10) celebrates with Kyle Teel (8) after scoring off a 2-run single hit by by Sam Antonacci during the second inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley celebrates his three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning during Game 1 of baseball's National League Wild Card Series Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley celebrates with Tommy Watkins after Riley hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during Game 1 of baseball's National League Wild Card Series, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley celebrates hitting a three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during Game 1 of baseball's National League Wild Card Series, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)