The longest-standing rivalry in sports is back on the October stage for the first time since 2004. The Yankees and Red Sox are ready to do battle for what should be a thrilling American League Division Series, which starts with Game 1 on Friday night at Fenway Park.
In one way, the rivalry has already been historic this season. This is the first time both clubs have won 100-plus games in the same season. Boston set the tone with an MLB-best 108-54 mark, winning the AL East for the third straight season. New York finished 100-62 before triumphing over Oakland, 7-2, in the AL Wild Card Game on Wednesday.