Yankees Explode in Eighth, Hand Red Sox Another Gut-Punch Loss

The eighth inning was a nightmare, or as Justin Slaten would say "Sh*t pitch."

The Boston Red Sox dropped a stomach-turning 6-1 decision to the New York Yankees Sunday afternoon, wasting a quality start from Ranger Suarez in a game that stayed tied until the bullpen imploded with two outs in the eighth. The loss highlights the same old issues: solid starting pitching undermined by inconsistent bats and unreliable relief arms. The …