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Red Sox shut out Yankees 6-0 in first game of doubleheader

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:03 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Red Sox shut out Yankees 6-0 in first game of doubleheader

Summary

The Boston Red Sox secured a 6-0 win over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Wilyer Abreu opened the scoring with a solo home run in the first inning. Pitcher Hunter Bennett threw six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits while striking out seven. Boston's offense rebounded after two shutout losses, adding five more runs later in the game, including contributions from Adley Rutschman and Andruw Monasterio. The win improved the Red Sox to 74-61, evening the series at one game each. The two teams are scheduled to meet again for the second game of the doubleheader later today.

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By the Numbers

•Red Sox end offensive drought with six runs against Yankees
•Hunter Bennett allows three hits over six innings, no walks
•Wilyer Abreu hits a solo home run to start the scoring
•Boston adds four runs in the ninth inning to seal the win
•Next game in the doubleheader is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. ET

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8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Answer Offensive Drought With Statement Shutout Win Over Yankees

What they're saying

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The Red Sox ended their offensive drought early before their pitching staff completely silenced the Yankees in a much-needed bounce-back victory.
— Yahoo Sports

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