“A star is born tonight,” manager Aaron Boone proclaimed after his Yankees advanced to a Division Series matchup with Toronto. Schlittler prepared for the big moment by speaking with Yankees great Andy Pettitte, a five-time World Series champion and winner of a record 19 postseason games.

The New York Yankees shutting down the Boston Red Sox was an exorcism, and rookie Cam Schlittler was the long-awaited savior.

Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon put his body on the line, flipping into the Red Sox dugout, to make a spectacular catch on Thursday night.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran took responsibility for the team's Game 2 loss to the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card Series.