Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Red Sox joined the New York Yankees in the playoffs on Sunday and made their rivals' road just a little tougher.
Reigning World Series MVP Manny Ramirez hit a three-run homer and also threw out Derek Jeter from the outfield on Sunday, and Curt Schilling shut the Yankees down long enough for the Red Sox to beat them 10-1 and clinch the AL wild-card berth.
Boston opens the playoffs Tuesday at Chicago. New York's loss meant it will start the postseason Tuesday at Anaheim rather than at home against the Los Angeles Angels.
Schilling (8-8) held the Yankees scoreless for five innings; by that time, the Cleveland Indians had already lost 3-1 to the Chicago White Sox and assured Boston of the AL's last playoff spot. A day earlier, the Yankees celebrated in Fenway Park's visitor's clubhouse after clinching the AL East.
