Garrett Crochet delivered a playoff masterclass, throwback stamina and precision: 7 2/3 innings, 11 strikeouts, 0 walks, 4 hits, and a 3-1 Boston win over New York in the AL Wild Card opener. Boston didn’t rely on a setup man, handing the ninth straight to Aroldis Chapman after Crochet exited. Rafaela jump-started the rally with an 11-pitch walk, Sogard doubled, Yoshida lined a two-run single, and Volpe’s homer briefly staked the Yankees to a lead. Crochet’s towering workload, ace mindset, and Boston’s late offense reshape postseason fantasy and betting angles.