Alex Verdugo

Alex Verdugo delivered a clutch two-run single in the seventh inning to break a 1-1 tie, lifting the Red Sox to a 3-1 victory over the Yankees. The hit came off Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman, continuing Verdugo's strong performance against New York pitching. Boston's bullpen held firm after starter Nathan Eovaldi's solid outing, securing the series split.