Red Sox struggle offensively, fall to Yankees in doubleheader Game 2

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Red Sox struggle offensively, fall to Yankees in doubleheader Game 2
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On August 29, 2026, the Boston Red Sox lost 9-2 to the New York Yankees in Game 2 of their doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. After an early solo home run by Nick Sogard, the Red Sox fell behind as Yankees capitalized on defensive errors and ineffective pitching. Brayan Bello and Raymond Burgos struggled on the mound, allowing multiple runs. The Yankees scored five runs in the eighth inning, showcasing a strong offensive response. This loss evened the season series at one game apiece after the teams split the doubleheader.

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  • Red Sox scored first with a solo homer by Nick Sogard.
  • Brayan Bello allowed four earned runs in 4.1 innings.
  • Raymond Burgos surrendered five runs in 2.1 innings.
  • Yankees scored five runs in the eighth inning.
  • Teams split the doubleheader, evening the season series.
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