Red Sox-Yanks rubber match could have big playoff implications

The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-2 in the nightcap of a split doubleheader on Saturday, creating a 6-6 tie in the season series between the two rivals. The two teams will play a decisive rubber match on Sunday in the Bronx, with the winner earning the head-to-head tiebreaker that could prove crucial if the teams finish with identical records and meet in an American League Wild Card Series. The Yankees currently hold the top Wild Card spot with a three-game lead over Boston, and the Red Sox plan to start lefty Ranger Suarez in Sunday's critical game.