Red Sox sweep Yankees as Sonny Gray shines in finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Boston Red Sox completed a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees on Sunday with a 5-4 extra-innings victory. Sonny Gray delivered a standout performance, pitching 7 1/3 innings of shutout baseball while allowing one hit and striking out nine batters. The series win significantly boosts the Red Sox's playoff aspirations as they remain within five games of a wild-card spot. Gray highlighted the importance of fan support as the team looks to capitalize on its recent success, having won seven of its last ten games.
- •Red Sox sweep Yankees with a 5-4 win in extra innings.
- •Sonny Gray pitched 7 1/3 shutout innings, striking out nine.
- •Boston has improved to 36-46, winning seven of their last ten games.
- •Gray emphasizes need for fan support to continue the success.
- •The team is now less than five games out of a playoff spot.
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox's Sonny Gray Challenges Fans After Impressive Yankees Sweep
"The Boston Red Sox toppled the division-leading New York Yankees in four straight games, bringing the team closer to playoff contention.
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