Red Sox establish 38-year quality start streak against Yankees with rookie pitchers

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Red Sox establish 38-year quality start streak against Yankees with rookie pitchers
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The Boston Red Sox continued their historic streak of quality starts against the New York Yankees, achieving their longest stretch since 1988 with 10 consecutive quality starts. Rookie Jake Bennett pitched into the seventh inning, allowing just one earned run over 6.1 innings. The team's other rookie pitchers have also performed well, with Payton Tolle carrying a perfect game deep into his outing the previous night. The Red Sox are using three rookie left-handed pitchers, combining for 19.1 innings and only three runs allowed against their rivals.

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  • Red Sox achieve 10 consecutive quality starts against Yankees.
  • Rookie Jake Bennett pitches 6.1 innings, allowing 1 earn run.
  • Payton Tolle nearly throws a perfect game the previous night.
  • Three rookie left-handed pitchers lead the quality start streak.
  • Longest quality start streak for the Red Sox since 1988.
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  • 7:56 PMYahoo SportsRed Sox Break 38-Year Quality Start Streak Vs. Yankees With 3 Rookie LHP
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The Red Sox dominated the Yankees with rookie pitchers.

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