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Yankees vs. Red Sox: Xander Bogaerts hits MLB postseason's first home run as Fenway fans heckle Gerritt Cole
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LEADING OFF: Start 'em up! Yankees vs Red Sox open playoffs
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Bogaerts, Red Sox dent Cole, beat Yanks 6-2 in AL wild card
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That changed the game': What Xander Bogaerts said about relay throw to get Aaron Judge out at home
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Gerrit Cole makes short start in AL Wild Card Game
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Xander Bogaerts Crushes 1st Inning Home Run Red Sox vs. Yankees (Wild Card Game)