The Red Sox knocked off the Yankees in the American League Wild Card Game on Tuesday, advancing to the ALDS for a series against the Rays with a 6-2 victory over their rivals.
Few predicted that the Red Sox would advance after they were swept by the Yankees in late September, but a sparkling start by Nathan Eovaldi and homers by Xander Bogaerts and Kyle Schwarber helped lift the Red Sox to a comfortable win. They now face the Rays — a division opponent who boasts the best record in the American League.