Red Sox Clinch Season Series Against Yankees with Thrilling Shutout Victory
Boston, MA – August 23, 2025 – The Boston Red Sox secured a thrilling 1-0 victory against the New York Yankees on Friday night, clinching the season series 7-1. The standout performance came from pitcher Brayan Bello, who dominated on the mound with seven scoreless innings, surrendering just three hits and one walk while striking out five batters. This win marked Bello’s tenth of the season and improved his impressive career ERA against the Yankees to 1.95 over 60 innings.
Manager Alex Cora praised Bello’s efficiency, admitting he considered sending him out for an eighth inning. "He threw strikes and was efficient," Cora noted. "Every pitch counted tonight."
The lone run of the game came from a pivotal RBI double by Connor Wong in the seventh inning, driving in Nathaniel Lowe. Despite a .189 batting average this season, Wong has shown improvement, batting .286 in his last seven games.
Bello’s performance was bolstered by solid relief from Garrett Whitlock and Aroldis Chapman, both securing the win with shutdown innings in the eighth and ninth. Each recorded two strikeouts, effectively sealing the game for the Red Sox.
With the victory, Boston improved to 70-59 and now sits in a strong position for the American League’s top wild card spot, which may prove crucial come playoff time. Clinching the season series against the Yankees also grants the Red Sox a potential tiebreaker advantage if the teams finish with identical records.
The Red Sox will be looking to secure the four-game series against the Yankees on Saturday, with Garrett Crochet scheduled to take the mound against Will Warren at 1:05 PM ET.
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