Dominant Pitching Shuts Down Yankees
The Boston Red Sox pitching staff was nothing short of stellar last night. From the first pitch to the final out, they kept the Yankees' lineup silent. Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and the rest of New York's power hitters couldn't get anything going. Our staff struck out 8 Yankees and allowed only 3 hits all game! Bravo to our pitchers for owning the mound from start to finish.
Clutch Homers Seal the Game
Our offense didn't start catching fire until later in the game, but boy did they make it count! Rafael Devers was the hero of the day, smashing not one but TWO homers to give us the lead and some insurance. His solo shot in the 7th inning went 373 feet, giving us that crucial first run. And he wasn't done—Devers added another bomb in the 9th, this one a 423-foot no-doubter!
Ceddanne Rafaela also got in on the action with a massive 412-foot homer in the 8th to cushion our lead. Yankees Struggle Offensively
In contrast, the Yankees' struggles at the plate were glaring. Aside from a couple of scattered hits and hard luck, including Trent Grisham's double play liner in the 6th inning, their lineup was effectively shut down. Credit to our defense and pitchers for making big plays and maintaining composure throughout. Aaron Judge struck out twice, including the final out of the game, sealing our 3-0 victory.
What a beautiful game it was! The Red Sox came out on top in Yankee Stadium, showing dominance on the mound and at the plate. Let's keep this momentum rolling, Sox fans!
Scoreboard for Red Sox @ Yankees (July 7th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 |