Caleb Durbin's homer lifts Red Sox past Yankees 6-3 at Fenway

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Caleb Durbin's homer lifts Red Sox past Yankees 6-3 at Fenway
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Caleb Durbin hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night at Fenway Park. The Red Sox struggled early, falling behind 2-0 after New York’s Jose Caballero and Jasson Dominguez contributed runs. However, Boston rallied for four runs in the fifth, aided by defensive errors from the Yankees. Connelly Early pitched six strong innings for the Red Sox, allowing just two runs, while Aroldis Chapman secured his 15th save of the season. The Yankees’ starter Cam Schlittler left the game after giving up four runs, though only one was earned. The series continues on Friday with Will Warren starting for New York against Payton Tolle of Boston.

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  • Boston scores four runs in the fifth inning to take control.
  • Connelly Early allows two runs and strikes out nine batters.
  • Red Sox overcome an early 2-0 deficit with Durbin's homer.
  • Yankees commit four errors during the game.
  • Next game features Will Warren facing Payton Tolle.
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  • 2:22 AMYahoo SportsDurbin homers to break tie in the Red Sox's 6-3 win over the Yankees
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Caleb Durbin broke a tie with a two-run homer in the fifth inning, Connelly Early allowed two runs over six innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Thursday night. Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman bounced back after two losses for his 15th save of the season. Nate Eaton and Ceddanne Rafaela each drove in a run for Boston, which beat the Yankees at Fenway Park for the first time this season.

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