After an extra-inning win the night before, momentum certainly didn’t carry over for the Boston Red Sox, as the New York Yankees belted four home runs en route to a resounding 14-1 win Saturday night at Yankee Stadium.
The Red Sox dropped to 48-44 while the Yankees improved their best record in Major League Baseball to 63-28.
Check out the full box score here.
ONE BIG TAKEAWAY
It’s obvious, but the Red Sox could learn a thing or two from New York’s potent offensive attack.
The Yankees had a mini version of the Home Run Derby before Monday’s official event, as Matt Carpenter and Aaron Judge launched two homers each with Judge’s bombs both traveling over 400 feet.
New York came into the contest ranked first in the majors in home runs, while the Red Sox placed 19th. The ability to hit the ball out of the ballpark is key in this era of baseball, and Boston just isn’t doing enough of it to contend with the top teams in the league.
The Red Sox have a good offense — they entered the game third in the majors in team batting average — but lack a punch. The Yankees certainly are the opposite, as they can throw haymakers whenever they want.
STARS OF THE GAME
— Carpenter socked two three-run blasts to power the Yankees offense. He finished 2-for-4 with seven RBIs.
— Jameson Taillon turned in a terrific performance on the mound for the Yankees. He allowed just one run in six innings while surrendering two hits and striking out five. The right-hander retired the last 17 batters he faced.
— Rafael Devers provided the lone highlight for the Red Sox, swatting a solo home run in the top of the first. It was 22nd home run on the season for the All-Star.
WAGER WATCH
Devers came into the contest with +290 odds to hit a home run, according to DraftKings Sportsbooks. Devers’ round-tripper in the opening frame cashed that ticket, with a $100 bet netting a total of $390.
ON DECK AT NESN
The Red Sox and Yankees square off in the rubber match of the three-game series, which is also the final game before the All-Star break, on Sunday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET, and you can catch the game, plus an hour of pregame coverage, on NESN.
