Boston Red Sox
Coming off an embarrassing series loss to the Rockies, Boston looks like a completely different ball club this weekend.
The Red Sox put together another well-rounded effort in Saturday’s win over the best team in the American League. Barry Chin/Globe Staff
June 27, 2026 | 5:41 PM
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The 2026 Boston Red Sox have beaten the New York Yankees in three straight games.
Wait, what?
The Red Sox, who are in the basement in the American League East and one of the A.L.’s worst teams, topped the A.L.-leading Yankees 4-1 Saturday afternoon to secure the series win after jumping on starting pitcher Gerrit Cole early.
Boston’s offense continues to look alive during this win streak, thanks to a leadoff home run by Masataka Yoshida to begin the game (his second on the year).
Anthony Seigler hit his first career MLB home run in the second inning with a solo shot to further put the Red Sox up against their historic foe. Willson Contreras continued his excellent season at the plate with a two-run double in the third to drive in Boston’s final runs of the game.
Contreras didn’t participate in any extracurricular activities on the field as he did Friday night when he yelled in the direction of New York’s dugout and both benches cleared.
As for Cole, his well-documented struggles against Boston continued. His career ERA when pitching to the Red Sox rose above six following his 5.1-inning outing in which he allowed four total runs, seven hits, and a walk on 89 pitches (61 strikes).
He was likely happy not to have to face Rafael Devers for once, though, who has hit eight home runs in 46 plate appearances against the right-hander.
The Red Sox’ starting pitcher, Jake Bennett, tossed a much more successful outing, helping lead Boston to another win. In his sixth career start, the 25-year-old southpaw held the Yankees hitless until the fifth frame when Max Schuemann hit a solo home run.
Coincidentally, Bennett’s teammate, Payton Tolle, carried a perfect game into the sixth inning Friday night in his win over New York. Boston’s starting pitching has been the one area of the club that has experienced consistent success this season, and this weekend’s four-game set with the Yankees has been no different.
Bennett ultimately threw 6.1 innings and allowed just three hits, two walks, and struck out three on 87 pitches (59 strikes) to earn his second win.
Interim manager Chad Tracy said Bennett’s performance was “awesome” and felt happy to see him add another outing to the team’s “quality start list” amid a trying season.
The Red Sox will look to complete a four-game sweep of their rival Sunday night. Sonny Gray is scheduled to start against Carlos Rodon, which will be broadcast on NBC at 7:20 p.m. Eastern Time.
Kaley Brown
Kaley Brown is a sports producer for Boston.com, where she covers the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox.
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