Article: Yanks cruise past Red Sox

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Yanks cruise past Red Sox By HOWARD BRYANT, STAFF WRITER Date: 09-05-2002, Thursday Section: SPORTS Edtion: One Star B YANKEES 3, RED SOX 1

NEW YORK -- If the Boston Red Sox knew they needed to make a last stand against the Yankees to have any hope of winning the American League East, they can essentially begin focusing on the wild-card race.

As consistent as the leaves changing, the Red Sox faced the Yankees in a big series in September and came away with nothing except questions. They lost, 3-1, Wednesday night and now must hope the Oakland A's, Seattle Mariners, and Anaheim Angels beat each other enough for Boston to sneak into the playoffs.

Boston put ...

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