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Yankees-Red Sox Playoff History
Six playoff clashes in 100 years: Yankees and Red Sox meet again.
In brief
Six playoff clashes in 100 years: Yankees and Red Sox meet again. Yankees and Red Sox have met six times in playoffs, with Yankees winning the most recent 2025 Wild Card Series. Originally reported by Mlb.
Rivalry history
Yankees and Red Sox have met six times in postseason play.
2025 Wild Card Series
Yankees beat Red Sox in three games to advance to ALDS.
2026 Wild Card Series
Yankees host Red Sox in 2026 AL Wild Card Series.
2021 Wild Card Game
Red Sox win 6-2 against Yankees in Wild Card Game.
2018 ALDS
Red Sox win 3-1 series against Yankees.
2004 ALCS
Red Sox overcome 3-0 deficit to win ALCS.
2003 ALCS
Yankees win 4-3 series against Red Sox.
1999 ALCS
Yankees win 4-1 series against Red Sox.
1978 Tiebreaker Game
Yankees win 5-4 in iconic Bucky Dent game.
2025 Series Impact
Yankees advance to ALDS after Wild Card Series win.
2026 Series Preview
Yankees host Red Sox in 2026 Wild Card Series.
2021 Game Highlights
Red Sox win 6-2 with home-field advantage.
2018 Series Outcome
Red Sox win 3-1 series to claim World Series title.
2004 Comeback
Red Sox overcome 3-0 deficit to win ALCS.
2003 Series Climax
Yankees win 4-3 series with walk-off homer.
1999 ALCS
Yankees win 4-1 series against Red Sox.
1978 Bucky Dent Game
Yankees win 5-4 with Bucky Dent's three-run homer.
The key point
Yankees and Red Sox have met six times in playoffs, with Yankees winning the most recent 2025 Wild Card Series.
