Boston scores eight runs in the first inning, four on Hunter Renfroe’s grant slam.
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Yankees extend Red Sox slump with 9-1 win
Short-handed New York hits three home runs and sends first-place Boston to its sixth loss in the last eight games.
Yankee Stadium fan banned from MLB parks for hitting Verdugo
The fan threw a ball at the Red Sox left fielder and hit him in the back.
On Baseball: Family and baseball, the way life should be
Family is what brought this sports writer to Maine; the baseball was a bonus.
Yankees get rain-shortened win over Red Sox
Home runs by Gary Sanchez and Gleyber Torres lift New York to its first win this season against Boston – 3-1 in six innings.
Red Sox, Yankees cleared to play Friday night
After Thursday’s postponement because of a COVID outbreak among Yankees players, the rivals will open their series Friday at Yankee Stadium.
Red Sox-Yankees game postponed because of COVID
At least three Yankees players and possibly as many as six have tested positive for COVID-19.
Red Sox notebook: Sale makes first rehab start; appearance at Hadlock likely up next
Chris Sale pitches three innings in a rookie-league game and is on track to pitch for the Portland Sea Dogs on Tuesday.
Sox closer Barnes goes from trade rumors to contract extension to All-Star Game in 11-month span
Matt Barnes, who has 19 saves, is a big reason the Red Sox are in first place in the AL East.
MLB notebook: Manfred considering banning defensive shifts
Also, the commissioner said seven-inning doubleheaders and starting extra innings with runners on second base likely will be dropped after this season.