In a thrilling and dramatic turn of events, the Boston Red Sox managed to overcome a late-game collapse by their bullpen to defeat the New York Yankees 9-7 in a stunning comeback victory. The Red Sox bullpen allowed back-to-back home runs in the seventh inning to fall behind by three runs, but the team rallied with five unanswered runs in the final three frames to secure the win.
Wilyer Abreu tied the game with a pinch-hit RBI double, and Masataka Yoshida delivered a go-ahead two-run single to put Boston ahead. Closer Kenley Jansen then shut down the Yankees in the ninth to secure his 20th save of the season. Despite early struggles against the Yankees’ left-handed starting pitcher, Nestor Cortes, the Red Sox managed to put pressure on him and score four runs over 4.2 innings.
Starting pitcher Brayan Bello struggled with command issues, allowing the Yankees to tie the game twice. However, the Red Sox managed to regain the lead in the fifth inning and held on for the win. The team’s resilience was on full display as they fought back from adversity to defeat their division rivals.
With this crucial win, the Red Sox now trail the Yankees by just 3.5 games in the AL East standings. The two teams will face off again on Saturday in what promises to be another intense matchup. Despite their bullpen struggles, the Red Sox showed their grit and determination in this come-from-behind victory, providing a much-needed boost as they continue their push for the postseason.
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