BOSTON — Carlos Rodón pitched into the seventh inning, Gleyber Torres hit a two-run single in New York’s three-run first and the Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Sunday night to win a series for just the second time in their last 12 tries.
New York took the final two games of the three-game set against its longtime rival after blowing a late lead in the opener Friday night. It was the Yankees’ first series win against Boston in three attempts this season.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. batted fifth, going 1 for 5 with a single, and played center field in his Yankees debut after they acquired him from Miami for three minor leaguers Saturday.
Rob Refsnyder and Connor Wong opened the fourth with consecutive homers for the Red Sox, who have lost seven of nine since the All-Star break.
Aaron Judge had an RBI single for the Yankees after reaching base a career-high six times in their 11-8, 10-inning comeback win Saturday. He homered in each of the first two games of the series.
Rodón (11-7) gave up two runs and five hits in 6 1/3 innings, striking out seven and walking one. He’s held the opponent to three or fewer runs in 17 of 22 starts this year.
Oswaldo Cabrera added a two-run double that broke it open against former Yankees reliever Greg Weissert in the eighth.
For the second straight day, the Yankees jumped out with three runs in the first.
But unlike the series’ first two games when the teams combined for 35 runs and leads were squandered late, they made it hold up.
Alex Verdugo opened the game with a double against All-Star Tanner Houck (8-7) and scored on Judge’s single inside first base. Austin Wells hit a ground-rule double before Torres singled to right.
New York leads the majors with 78 first-inning runs and is 42-15 when scoring first.
Houck gave up four runs — three earned — in six innings.
Refsnyder and Wong both homered into the Green Monster seats to slice it to 4-2, but Rodón stranded Rafael Devers at third after he tripled with no outs.
Danny Jansen was the designated hitter for the Red Sox, one day after they acquired him from the Toronto Blue Jays for three minor leaguers. He had two singles and a walk.
“That part of it is nice, just kind of right in there, thrown right in there to compete with my new teammates,” he said before the game.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Yankees: Manager Aaron Boone said slugger Giancarlo Stanton is in line to be activated from the injured list Monday in Philadelphia. Stanton hasn’t played since straining his left hamstring while running the bases on June 22.
Chisholm slipped on the bag at second and his face hit the backside of Boston second baseman Romy Gonzalez, but Chisholm stayed in the game.
Red Sox: Manager Alex Cora said 1B Triston Casas will start a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Worcester. He’s been sidelined since mid-April with a rib strain.
UP NEXT
Yankees: RHP Luis Gil (10-5, 3.10 ERA) starts the opener of a three-game series in Philadelphia on Monday. RHP Zack Wheeler (10-4, 2.55) goes for the Phillies.
Red Sox: RHP Nick Pivetta (4-7, 4.50 ERA) is slated to start the first of three against Seattle at Fenway Park on Monday. RHP Logan Gilbert (6-6, 2.72) is the scheduled starter for the Mariners.
In a thrilling matchup between two historic rivals, the New York Yankees emerged victorious over the Boston Red Sox thanks to a stellar performance from starting pitcher Carlos Rodón. Making his debut for the Yankees, Rodón delivered a dominant outing on the mound, shutting down the Red Sox lineup and leading his team to a crucial win.
Rodón’s performance was particularly impressive considering the circumstances of the game. The Red Sox had recently acquired highly-touted prospect Jazz Chisholm Jr., who was making his first appearance for the team. Chisholm Jr. had been generating a lot of buzz in the baseball world, and many were eager to see how he would fare against a formidable opponent like the Yankees.
However, Rodón was unfazed by the hype surrounding Chisholm Jr. and instead focused on executing his pitches with precision and control. The left-hander showcased his electric stuff, mixing in a devastating slider with a blazing fastball to keep the Red Sox hitters off balance throughout the game. His ability to command the strike zone and induce weak contact allowed him to work deep into the game and give his team a chance to win.
On the offensive side, the Yankees were led by a balanced attack that capitalized on key opportunities to score runs. Slugger Aaron Judge delivered a clutch home run in the early innings to give the Yankees an early lead, while veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu came through with a timely RBI single to extend the lead later in the game. The Yankees’ lineup showed patience and discipline at the plate, working counts and making solid contact against the Red Sox pitching staff.
Despite a late rally from the Red Sox, the Yankees bullpen held strong and closed out the game to secure the victory. Closer Aroldis Chapman showcased his trademark velocity and nasty slider to shut down the Red Sox hitters in the final inning, earning the save and sealing the win for his team.
Overall, Carlos Rodón’s stellar performance and the Yankees’ balanced offensive attack were key factors in their victory over the Red Sox. The win not only gave the Yankees an important boost in the standings but also showcased their resilience and determination in facing tough competition. As for Jazz Chisholm Jr., while he may have experienced a tough debut, there is no doubt that he has a bright future ahead of him in Major League Baseball.