The Boston Red Sox missed a golden opportunity to advance to the American League Division Series on Wednesday night. Boston lost 4-3 to the New York Yankees in a wild game between the age-old rivals.

Despite never leading the game, Boston had its chances. The game likely turned in the seventh, when Nate Eaton was held at third after a great play by Jazz Chisholm Jr. Then, with the bases loaded, Trevor Story hit a 400-foot flyout to center field.

The Yankees would go on to score the winning run in the eighth, tying the series up at a win a piece.

After the loss, Red Sox manager laid out the team's pitching plans for the do-or-die Game 3.

“Connelly [Early] is going to start,” Cora said. Expand Tweet

Early is the Red Sox rookie that impressed upon being called up late in the se

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