New York Yankees 7-2 Boston Red Sox
NEW YORK — Following three consecutive nights of offensive struggles and mounting pressure in the Bronx, the New York Yankees delivered their most decisive blow Sunday evening — powered by long balls and timely pitching.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. crushed two decisive two-run homers, Trent Grisham contributed a pair of solo blasts, and Carlos Rodón battled through 5 2/3 challenging innings as the Yankees escaped a potentially devastating four-game sweep by defeating the Boston Red Sox 7-2 at Yankee Stadium.
The triumph carried significance beyond the scoreboard. It moved the Yankees within half a game of Boston for the premier American League Wild Card position while preventing the Red Sox from achieving their first Yankee Stadium sweep since 1939 — the season Ted Williams entered the majors.
Chisholm reaches career milestone with authority
Jazz Chisholm approached from the left-handed batter’s box and connected with a 95-mph fastball from Dustin May during the second frame. The blast sailed into the right-field stands for his 100th career homer. The Yankees bench celebrated enthusiastically alongside the roaring crowd as the dynamic center fielder rounded the bases with raised fists.
During the eighth inning, Chisholm struck once more. He attacked a hanging slider from Walker Buehler and launched it decisively toward the bleachers for his third multi-homer performance this season and eighth career occurrence.
Grisham silences critics with explosive performance
Trent Grisham, who has endured criticism this season amid trade speculation and irregular playing opportunities, demonstrated his potential value to both the Yankees and Red Sox. He connected twice against May with solo shots during the third and fifth innings, accumulating three homers across 17 career plate appearances versus the Boston right-hander.
Both drives left no doubt about their destination — the first traveling 414 feet to center field and the second reaching 399 feet to right field.
Grisham’s power display highlighted a comprehensive Yankees offensive attack against May, who dropped to 7-10 after surrendering five runs and seven hits through five innings.
Rodón overcomes control issues
Despite lacking precise command and walking five batters while requiring 37 pitches to complete the sixth inning, Carlos Rodón remained virtually untouchable when facing pressure situations. Boston managed only one hit against him — a first-inning single by Alex Bregman.
Rodón (14-7) utilized his fastball-cutter combination effectively, inducing crucial double plays during the first and second innings following leadoff walks. He kept the Red Sox scoreless until the bullpen assumed control.
Stanton achieves personal milestone, caballero provides spark
Giancarlo Stanton recorded career hit number 1,600 with a scorching 117.8 mph double off the left-field wall during the fourth inning. He advanced to score on a sacrifice fly by José Caballero, who started at shortstop replacing Anthony Volpe amid his extended offensive struggles.
Caballero, recognized primarily for defensive skills, contributed a spectacular diving stop during the fifth inning that potentially prevented a run.
Red Sox rally attempt falls short
Boston mounted pressure during the sixth inning, plating two runs against reliever Luke Weaver via a pinch-hit single from Nathaniel Lowe. With two runners positioned and crowd tension mounting, Weaver responded by freezing Jarren Duran with a perfectly located fastball on the corner for strike three, stranding the tying run and maintaining a 5-2 Yankees advantage.
The bullpen dominated from that point forward. Caleb Ferguson and Clay Holmes combined for three scoreless frames, permitting just one baserunner throughout the remainder.
The Red Sox, who had outscored the Yankees 19-4 during the series’ initial three contests and collected 17 hits Saturday, managed merely five hits Sunday evening.
Historical significance preserved
Boston approached Sunday positioned to complete their first four-game Yankee Stadium sweep since July 1939, when the Red Sox accomplished a rare five-game domination including two doubleheaders. That possibility disappeared early through Chisholm and Grisham’s offensive fireworks.
The victory represented just the Yankees’ second triumph in 10 encounters against Boston this season, ending an eight-game losing streak in the rivalry.
Key stats and moments
Chisholm accumulated 23 homers this season, featuring three multi-homer games. Grisham’s three homers against May occurred across only 17 at-bats. Stanton joined 15 active players reaching 1,600 career hits.
Rodón improved to 14-7, matching his career-high victory total (2021 with White Sox). New York trails Toronto by 5.5 games in the AL East while maintaining Wild Card positioning.
Yankees roster
| hitters | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
| T. Grisham CF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.247 | 0.351 | 0.469 |
| A. Judge DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.324 | 0.439 | 0.669 |
| B. Rice 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.24 | 0.336 | 0.481 |
| A. Volpe SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.208 | 0.274 | 0.4 |
| C. Bellinger LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.27 | 0.322 | 0.488 |
| G. Stanton RF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.306 | 0.383 | 0.638 |
| P. Goldschmidt 1B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.283 | 0.336 | 0.427 |
| J. Chisholm Jr. 2B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.239 | 0.333 | 0.484 |
| R. McMahon 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.216 | 0.316 | 0.385 |
| J. Caballero SS-RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.232 | 0.333 | 0.335 |
| A. Wells C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.207 | 0.262 | 0.416 |
| pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA |
| C. Rodon(W, 14-7) | 5.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 103-59 | 3.24 |
| L. Weaver(H, 15) | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 22-15 | 2.7 |
| D. Williams(H, 9) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15-9 | 5.01 |
| C. Doval | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18-15 | 3.6 |
Up next
The Yankees begin a three-game interleague series against the Washington Nationals Monday night at home. Rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler (1-2, 3.22 ERA) seeks improvement following consecutive no-decisions. Washington responds with Brad Lord (4-6, 3.46 ERA).
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