This Thursday, the highly anticipated Game 3 between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees has been rescheduled to start at 8:08 p.m. ET, shifting from its original time of 6:08 p.m. ET. This change comes in light of the Dodgers' impressive 10-5 victory over the Reds, which finalized a two-game sweep and opened up an opportunity in Major League Baseball's late television window. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN, maintaining the original network designation.
The MLB had initially planned to keep the same schedule for Thursday as it had for the first two days of the Wild Card Series. However, they had contingency plans in place in case any series concluded within two days. As a result, the Game 3 matchup between the Tigers and Guardians has been moved to 3:08 p.m. ET on ABC, while the Padres-Cubs game will now commence at 5:08 p.m. ET, both adjustments reflecting the dynamic nature of playoff scheduling.
The upcoming showdown between the Red Sox and Yankees promises to be thrilling, featuring two rookie pitchers: Boston's lefty Connelly Early, boasting a record of 1-2 with a 2.33 ERA, and the Yankees' righty Cam Schlittler, who holds a record of 4-3 with a 2.96 ERA. This marks the second time in five seasons that these storied rivals have faced off in a winner-take-all game; the Red Sox previously triumphed over the Yankees 6-2 in the 2021 Wild Card Game at Fenway Park.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora expressed the excitement surrounding the matchup, stating, “Obviously it is going to be loud here. Two rookies, Game 3, Wild Card, Yankees-Red Sox. Imagine that. Should be a fun night.” The atmosphere is expected to be electric as both teams vie for a chance to advance in the playoffs.
The winner of Thursday's pivotal contest will head to Toronto for a workout at Rogers Centre on Friday, prior to their upcoming Game 1 against the Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon. Should the Red Sox emerge victorious, their game is scheduled for 1:08 p.m. ET; if the Yankees win, the game will take place at 4:08 p.m. ET.
In summary, here are the updated game times for Thursday’s action:
DET @ CLE: 3:08 p.m. ET on ABC (instead of 1:08 p.m. on ESPN)SD @ CHC: 5:08 p.m. ET on ESPN (instead of 3:08 p.m. ET on ABC)BOS @ NYY: 8:08 p.m. ET on ESPN (instead of 6:08 p.m. ET on ESPN)As the playoff tension builds, fans eagerly await what promises to be a memorable clash between these two iconic teams. Be sure to tune in and catch all the action live!
