Baseball players Jazz Chisholm and Trent Grisham record two home runs each, preventing the Yankees from being swept in a four-game series against the Red Sox.
In the world of Major League Baseball, the New York Yankees took a significant step towards securing a spot in the American League wild card race with a 7-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday. The Yankees' win narrowed the gap between them and the top wild card contenders.
Meanwhile, the focus shifts to the mound as the Orioles welcome Tomoyuki Sugano, who starts for the Red Sox on Monday. Sugano, who has a 3.97 ERA, will face the Yankees' Cam Schlittler, with the latter's opponent, Washington's Brad Lord, boasting a 3.46 ERA.
The Red Sox, despite their loss, had a dominating performance in the first three games of the series, outscoring the Yankees 19-4. However, the search results do not provide information about who will replace Walker Buehler for the Red Sox in the rotation against the Orioles.
Trent Grisham, on the other hand, shone for the Yankees, hitting solo homers in consecutive at-bats. Grisham also has a strong record against May, with three homers in 17 at-bats. His performance was matched by Jazz Chisholm Jr., who hit two two-run homers in the game.
Giancarlo Stanton contributed to the Yankees' win with two hits, including a 117.8 mph double, marking his 1,600th career hit. The Yankees' pitching was solid, with Weaver preserving a 5-2 lead by throwing a called third strike to end the sixth inning.
Interestingly, the series holds historical significance, as Ted Williams played his rookie season during this match-up. Furthermore, Boston swept a five-game series at Yankee Stadium in July 1939, which included two doubleheaders.
As the season progresses, both teams will be looking to regroup and come back stronger in their upcoming games. The Yankees will aim to continue their push for the wild card, while the Red Sox will be seeking answers to their rotation woes. The stage is set for an exciting continuation of this classic rivalry.
