Overview

• At 23 years and 182 days, Early will be the youngest Boston pitcher to start a postseason game since Babe Ruth in 1916, according to MLB analyst Sarah Langs.
• The decisive Game 3 at Yankee Stadium features two rookies on the mound, with New York turning to Cam Schlittler.
• Early debuted on September 9 and struck out 11 in a win over the Athletics, tying a Red Sox rookie record for strikeouts.
• He made four September starts for Boston and allowed a total of five earned runs.
• The winner moves on to the ALDS, while the loser’s season ends.