Red Sox and Yankees attract 4 million viewers in recent matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 3:42 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees faced off on June 28, attracting an average of 4.0 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, marking the highest viewership for a Sunday Night Baseball game in 15 years. Despite being a relatively low-stakes game with neither team in playoff contention and missing star players, the matchup showcased a competitive spirit, culminating in a 10-inning walk-off win for Boston, completing a four-game sweep. The rivalry continues to draw significant interest, with the teams set to meet again in late August.
- •Game had an average of 4 million viewers, highest since August 2011.
- •Boston swept the four-game series with a walk-off win in 10 innings.
- •The game featured no-hit bid by Sonny Gray into the eighth inning.
- •Key players were sidelined due to injury during the game.
- •Red Sox and Yankees will meet again in late August.
- 3:42 AMYahoo Sports — Jaw-Dropping TV Ratings Prove Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry Still Has Juice
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