Connelly Early pitches six strong innings in Red Sox victory over Yankees
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:40 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Connelly Early delivered a solid performance for the Red Sox against the Yankees, pitching six innings and allowing two runs in a 6-3 win. Early, who felt a responsibility to help his tired teammates after their long flight delay, had a challenging start but settled in, striking out a season-high nine batters. He faced early trouble needing 25 pitches to navigate the first inning but minimized damage throughout the game. This marks Early's seventh win of the season as the Red Sox continue their homestand.
- •Connelly Early allowed two runs over six innings.
- •Early struck out a season-high nine batters.
- •The Red Sox scored six runs to defeat the Yankees.
- •Early faced trouble early but settled down later.
- •This is Early's seventh victory of the season.
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox’ Connelly Early, rested and ready, delivers for his tired teammates
"Connelly Early had the luxury of being home and in bed when the Red Sox' team charter got delayed Wednesday night. He felt he owed one to his teammates.
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