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Can Yankees Outlast Red Sox in Extra Innings Marathon at Fenway Park?

The New York Yankees, with a record of 61-45, faced off against the Boston Red Sox, who came into the game with a 55-48 record. In a contest that extended to 10 innings, the Yankees emerged victorious with an 11-8 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park.


Jul 27, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Tyler O'Neill (17) watches his home run against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

The game was marked by an offensive showcase from both teams. The Yankees tallied 16 hits leading to their 11 runs, despite committing one error. Their performance was highlighted in the first inning where they scored three runs on three hits and maintained momentum throughout the game. Key innings for the Yankees included scoring sequences in nearly every inning except for the third and sixth, culminating in a decisive three-run tenth inning that sealed their victory.


Aaron Judge had an outstanding performance, achieving a perfect batting average of 1.000 with his on-base percentage also at 1.000 and slugging at an impressive rate of 2.000 for an OPS of 3.0 across four at-bats. Juan Soto also made significant contributions with his .400 batting average and hitting one home run which contributed to his OPS of 1.5 and OBP of .500.


Jul 27, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Tyler O'Neill (17) hits a home run against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

On the pitching side for the Yankees, Clayton Holmes secured a win without allowing any earned runs and maintaining a WHIP (Walks plus Hits per Inning Pitched) of just .5 over his appearance while striking out batters at a rate of nine per nine innings pitched.


The Boston Red Sox put up a strong fight as well, amassing thirteen hits and eight runs but were unable to contain the Yankee's offensive onslaught despite their efforts which saw them score early in the game as well.


Jul 27, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Alex Verdugo (24) scores a run on New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge (not pictured) RBI single against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Looking ahead, fans can anticipate another exciting matchup as The New York Yankees are scheduled to face off against The Boston Red Sox once again at Fenway Park on July 28th at 7:10 PM EDT. This upcoming game will be broadcasted on ESPN, offering fans another opportunity to witness this storied rivalry continue to unfold.

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