The latest chapter in the Yankees vs. Red Sox rivalry delivered high drama at Yankee Stadium, but ended in disappointment for the home crowd as the Yankees fell 10-7 to Boston. The matchup featured starting pitchers Ryan Yarbrough for New York and Garrett Crochet for Boston, both under the spotlight for very different reasons.
Yarbrough, who had been reliable in recent outings, struggled from the start, surrendering eight runs over just four innings. Boston’s bats came alive in the third, stringing together five runs and seizing control. The Red Sox lineup, led by Trevor Story’s five RBIs and a timely home run by Romy Gonzalez, capitalized on Yarbrough’s command issues, putting the Yankees in an early hole they couldn’t escape.
Despite the deficit, the Yankees showed fight. Austin Wells launched a three-run homer off Crochet, and DJ LeMahieu’s eighth-inning single brought New York within one run. However, Boston responded with two insurance runs in the ninth, sealing the win.
Crochet, though tagged for a season-high five runs, struck out nine Yankees—including Aaron Judge three times—and ultimately outdueled Yarbrough. The Red Sox, under .500 entering the game, gained valuable momentum in the rivalry, while the Yankees, still leading the AL East, were reminded how quickly fortunes can shift in baseball’s most storied matchup.
Fans looking to catch the next Yankees vs. Red Sox showdown can tune in to Sunday Night Baseball, where the rivalry continues with playoff implications looming.
