Yankees struggle defensively, fall to Red Sox in series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:51 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The New York Yankees lost 6-3 to the Boston Red Sox in their first game of a four-game series on June 25, 2026, at Fenway Park. Despite taking an early 2-0 lead, the Yankees committed a season-high four errors, contributing to all six Red Sox runs being unearned. Boston broke a 2-2 tie in the fifth inning with a two-run home run from Caleb Durbin. New York was unable to overcome their defensive lapses, dropping their season record against Boston to 4-2. Three more games remain in the series this weekend.
- •Yankees committed a season-high four errors in the game.
- •All six Red Sox runs were unearned due to defensive mistakes.
- •Caleb Durbin hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning.
- •Yankees dropped to 4-2 in the season series against the Red Sox.
- •Three games remain in the series this weekend.
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Sloppy Yankees lose an ugly one in Boston
"Defensive mistakes and missed chances doomed the Yanks in the series opener at Fenway.
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