Red Sox out of the playoffs

The Red Sox season is over thanks to the New York Yankees and a kid from Walpole.

Why it matters: Red Sox Nation's dreams of another World Series run will have to wait until next year.

What's happening: New York rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler delivered a dominant eight innings last night in the Bronx, striking out 12 batters in a 4-0 Game 3 victory for the Yankees.

• Hailing from Walpole, Schlittler is the son of the Needham police chief.

By the numbers: Schlittler's 12 strikeouts set a Yankees rookie postseason record.

• Boston managed to get just one runner to second base all game.

Between the lines: The loss abruptly ended an 89-73 season for the Sox that had snapped a three-year postseason drought.

What's next: New York advances to Toronto tomorrow.

• The Sox hit the showers.