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Yankees Defeat Red Sox 4-1 in Pivotal Rivalry Opener, Take 1.5 Game AL Lead

Published on: 13 September 2025

Yankees Defeat Red Sox 4-1 in Pivotal Rivalry Opener, Take 1.5 Game AL Lead

Red Sox-Yankees: Lineups and how to watch

Well, that didn’t go according to plan for the Red Sox.

Luis Gil carved through the Red Sox lineup, throwing six no-hit innings on Friday night. His impressive start paved the way to a 4-1 Yankees victory which set the tone for a pivotal weekend series. The Yankees took a one and a half game lead over the Red Sox. It’s a close race in a wide-open American League.

The Yankees have the chance to clinch the high-stakes weekend series. After the Red Sox reeled off eight straight wins between June and August against their archrivals, the Yankees have won consecutive games.

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