Red Sox Capitalize on Yankees' Comedy Hour, Beat New York 6-3
Turns out the easiest way to score runs is to let the Yankees field the baseball.
Well... that was refreshing.
After spending three days in Colorado inventing new and creative ways to lose baseball games, the Red Sox returned home Thursday night and watched the Yankees remind everyone that defensive fundamentals are apparently optional in the Bronx.
Boston knocked off New York 6-3 at Fenway Park, and here’s the best part:
Every single Red Sox run was unearned.
That’s right. The Yankees committed four errors, gift-wrapped an entire inning, and basically played defense like they found nine random fans outside Gate B ten minutes before first pitch.
Connelly Early Was Outstanding
Lost in the comedy show was another excellent outing from Connelly Early.
6.0 IP
2 ER
9 strikeouts
Against a Yankees lineup that rarely gives away at-bats, Early attacked hitters all night and kept Boston in complete control. Exactly the kind of start this rotation desperately needed after the disaster in Colorado.
Caleb Durbin Haunts His Former Organization
There’s something beautiful about baseball irony.
Former Yankees prospect Caleb Durbin crushed the biggest hit of the night—a go-ahead two-run homer during Boston’s four-run fifth inning.
Imagine watching a guy your organization gave up become the reason you lose...
...while your own defense is actively throwing baseballs into the abyss.
Chef’s kiss.
Yankees Defense Deserves an Error on the Box Score...and Another One for Existing
Let’s review:
Four errors.
Six unearned Red Sox runs.
Routine plays becoming adventure novels.
Aaron Boone looking like someone just unplugged his Wi-Fi.
The Yankees essentially spotted Boston the game.
Normally Red Sox fans are the ones screaming into pillows after defensive meltdowns.
Last night?
The Bronx took over that responsibility.
Thank you for your service.
The Bullpen Actually Closed It Out
After what happened in Colorado, nobody in New England trusted a lead.
Not one person.
When the Yankees loaded the bases in the ninth, every Red Sox fan immediately started looking for the nearest defibrillator.
But Aroldis Chapman escaped the jam to record the save, and Boston finally finished a game without lighting its own pants on fire.
Final Thoughts
One win doesn’t erase blowing two late leads against the Rockies.
It doesn’t suddenly make Boston buyers.
It doesn’t erase another frustrating season.
But beating the Yankees?
That always tastes better.
Especially when they spend nine innings handing you wrapped presents.
Let’s see if the Red Sox can actually build on it instead of treating momentum like it’s allergic to Fenway Park.
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