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Yankees secure victory over Red Sox, tie for first in AL East

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:03 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Yankees secure victory over Red Sox, tie for first in AL East
Summary

The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-1 on June 5, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm Jr. contributed key home runs in the eighth inning, helping the Yankees reclaim a tie for first place in the AL East, now shared with the Tampa Bay Rays following their loss. Cam Schlittler pitched effectively, allowing only one run, while David Bednar closed the game smoothly. The Yankees prepare to face the Cleveland Guardians next, following this win.

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  • •Yankees beat Red Sox 6-1 at Yankee Stadium on June 5, 2026.
  • •Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit home runs in the eighth.
  • •Cam Schlittler allowed one run in his start, pitching six innings.
  • •Yankees now tied for first in AL East with Tampa Bay.
  • •Next game against the Cleveland Guardians scheduled for June 7, 2026.
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  • 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees back in first-place tie as two-homer eighth keys win over Red Sox
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Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm Jr. had the big hits in Sunday’s victory.

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