Thru 7 and 2/3 Innings, once again, the New York Yankees offense looked lifeless.

A rough 1st inning saw the Red Sox take the lead 1-0 on a triple by Enrique Hernandez. Hernandez would actually score on the same play after a throwing error by Rougned Odor. The Red Sox would add a run scoring double by Kevin Plawecki in the 2nd, and a Sac Fly by recent Yankee killer, Rafael Devers, making it 3-0 after 3 innings.

Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi kept the Yankee hitters in check for 7 and 2/3 innings, mixing his pitches well and getting timely outs when the Yankee did get on base to keep the 3-0 lead. Fortunately for the Yankees, their starter, Jameson Taillon was just as good thru 7 inmings, keeping the lead at 3-0 after the initial three innings.

In the 8th inning, with 2 outs, somehow, the Yankees broke thru. Brett Gardner singled home Estevan Florial, chasing Eovaldi. Then, finally,Giancarlo Stanton did something productive and doubled, putting runners on second and third. Stanton was lifted for Tyler Wade as a pinch runner.

Then, Rougned Odor, who had that costly error in the bottom of the first, rebounded with a 2 run double to tie the game at 3. Odor would then come around to score on Gleyber Torres’ RBI single.

The Yankees led 4-3 after the top of the 8th. Reliever Jonathan Loaisiga, just back from the Covid list would pitch a scoreless 8th inning, and much maligned closer, Aroldis Chapman pitched out of a jam in the 9th for his 18th save. The Yankees stole one, but its amazing what timely hitting and using your good pitches can do for you!!!

Today, Domingo German goes for the series split. It will take more of yesterday’s formula to get the W, hoping for the best.

Back later or tomorrow morning with recap and more thoughts.