Ceddanne Rafaela cut down at plate in Red Sox loss to Yankees
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:40 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

The Red Sox were defeated 1-0 by the Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 28. Ceddanne Rafaela was thrown out at the plate in the seventh inning while trying to score on a fly ball, with an accurate 99.7 mph throw from left fielder Cody Bellinger. This marked a squandered opportunity for Boston, as they struggled offensively throughout the game. Meanwhile, starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval limited the Yankees to one run over 5 ⅔ innings. The teams will meet again in a day/night doubleheader on August 29, with Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett scheduled to start the first game.
- •Red Sox fall 1-0 to the Yankees on August 28.
- •Ceddanne Rafaela cut down at the plate attempting to score.
- •Patrick Sandoval pitched effectively, allowing one run in 5 ⅔ innings.
- •Red Sox manager Chad Tracy made aggressive managerial decisions.
- •A day/night doubleheader is scheduled for August 29.
- 4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox reactions: Ceddanne Rafaela cut down at plate on 99.7 mph throw from left in 1-0 loss
"Instant reactions from the Red Sox’ 1-0 loss to the Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Friday:
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