Game Overview
It was a tough night for us Yankees fans as we faced off against our historic rivals, the Boston Red Sox, at Fenway Park. Despite a promising start with Trent Grisham doubling to center in the first inning, our bats remained largely silent throughout the game, ultimately leading to a 0-2 defeat.
Pitching Duel
Both teams pitched phenomenally but it was clear that the Red Sox’s pitchers were a notch above us. Our guys tried their best, yet several key moments slipped by. Aaron Judge had a rough night, striking out three times, while Cody Bellinger did manage to get on base but couldn't capitalize from there. Our frustration was palpable as Anthony Volpe also had a challenging game defensively, committing a fielding error in the bottom of the 1st that set the tone early.Red Sox Strikes
The Red Sox got on the board first when Trevor Story drove Romy González home with a single to left field. Another heartbreaking moment was when Rafael Devers launched a solo homerun to left center in the 5th, extending their lead to 2-0. The air seemed to leave the room as any opportunities to come back were quickly snuffed out by their solid defense.Missed Yankee Opportunities
We had a few shots to change the game’s trajectory. In the 8th inning, Paul Goldschmidt and Grisham tried to ignite some hope with back-to-back singles. However, our pinch hitter DJ LeMahieu struck out and Judge grounded into a double play, ending what seemed to be our last real opportunity to put runs on the board. It felt like every time we blinked, another chance slipped by.
Final Thoughts
Unfortunately, the night didn’t end in our favor, but we’ll dust it off and prepare for the next. It’s one game in a long season, and we know the Yankees have the resilience to come back stronger. Keep those pinstripes proud, folks! Let's get ‘em next time!
Go Yankees!
Scoreboard for Yankees @ Red Sox (June 15th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |