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Red Sox fans react to controversial call on Nick Sogard at Yankees

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 9:28 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Red Sox fans react to controversial call on Nick Sogard at Yankees

Summary

During the fifth inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium on August 30, Boston Red Sox second baseman Nick Sogard was not allowed to advance to third base on a wild pitch. The umpires' decision baffled commentators and fans, who criticized the lack of explanation. The Red Sox won the game 6-0, highlighted by strong performances from Jake Bennett and Andruw Monasterio. The Yankees rebounded in the second game with a 9-2 victory, leveling the doubleheader. The series continues, with Boston and New York fighting for Wild Card spots in the American League.

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By the Numbers

•Sogard stayed at second after a wild pitch in the fifth inning.
•Red Sox won the first game 6-0, securing a shutout.
•Yankees won the second game 9-2, splitting the doubleheader.
•The teams are competing for Wild Card spots in the AL.
•The four-game series continues with a decisive matchup on Sunday.

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9:28 AMYahoo Sports — “Ridiculous Call”; “Umpires Just Making Up Rules” – Red Sox Fans Fume Over Unexplained Nick Sogard Base-Running Call Vs Yankees

What they're saying

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Boston Red Sox second baseman Nick Sogard was not permitted to advance on a wild pitch by New York Yankees starter Carlos Rodon in the fifth inning of the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. Adley Rutschman scored from third base, while Sogard raced from second to third.
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