Yankees rout Red Sox 16-1 to clinch the season series
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:41 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 16-1 on Sunday, securing the season series tiebreaker between the two rivals. Austin Wells hit two home runs during a nine-run eighth inning, while Heliot Ramos provided a three-run homer in the fifth to help build the lead. Starting pitcher Will Warren lasted seven innings, allowing one run and six hits to earn the win. The victory extends the Yankees' lead over Boston in the AL wild-card race to four games. The Yankees now travel to Anaheim for a three-game series against the Angels, while the Red Sox host the Seattle Mariners.
- •The Yankees scored nine runs in the eighth inning to secure a 16-1 victory.
- •Austin Wells hit two home runs in the eighth inning.
- •Will Warren allowed one run over seven innings to record the win.
- •The Yankees hold a four-game lead over the Red Sox in the AL wild-card race.
- •The Yankees clinched the season series tiebreaker with a 7-6 record against Boston.
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Austin Wells homers twice in 9-run eighth, Heliot Ramos homers in fifth as Yankees rout Red Sox 16-1
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees use nine-run eighth inning to embarrass Red Sox, 16-1
"Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, Heliot Ramos hit a three-run homer in the fifth and the New York Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race and clinched the season series against the Boston Red Sox with a 16-1 victory on Sunday. Wells opened the eighth with a homer off Jovani Moran and then connected against infielder Andruw Monasterio's 49.8 mph slider for a three-run shot.
"Heliot Ramos’ first Yankee home run came in one of the most crucial games of the season, and Will Warren threw seven strong innings Sunday afternoon as the Yanks clobbered the Red Sox, 16-1.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 8:41 PMAustin Wells homers twice in 9-run eighth, Heliot Ramos homers in fifth as Yankees rout Red Sox 16-1
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, Heliot Ramos hit a three-run homer in the fifth and the New York Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race and clinched the season series against the Boston Red Sox with a 16-1 victory on Sunday. Wells opened the eighth with a homer off Jovani Moran and then connected against infielder Andruw Monasterio's 49.8 mph slider for a three-run shot.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 8:34 PMYankees use nine-run eighth inning to embarrass Red Sox, 16-1
Heliot Ramos’ first Yankee home run came in one of the most crucial games of the season, and Will Warren threw seven strong innings Sunday afternoon as the Yanks clobbered the Red Sox, 16-1.
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