Yankees Sweep Red Sox 4-2, Extend Winning Streak to Six Behind Schlittler’s Strong Performance

In a compelling showdown at Fenway Park, Cam Schlittler showcased his prowess on the mound, guiding the New York Yankees to a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox. The win completed a three-game sweep for the Yankees and extended their winning streak to a season-high six games. Schlittler, a lifelong Red Sox fan, limited his childhood team to just four hits over eight innings, allowing only two runs—one earned—while striking out five and walking one, lowering his ERA to an impressive 1.77.

This outing marked the longest of Schlittler’s 20 regular-season starts, further highlighting his growth as a pitcher. Last year, he delivered a stellar eight shutout innings against the Red Sox during the AL Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium, and he continued that trend on Thursday night.

David Bedner came in to close the game, tossing a perfect ninth inning to secure his seventh save in eight opportunities. The victory pushed the last-place Red Sox further down the standings, now seven games behind the Yankees with five losses in their last six contests. Throughout the series, Boston managed to score just three runs.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. played a pivotal role for the Yankees, tying the game at 1-1 with a fifth-inning homer off rookie Payton Tolle. Chisholm’s first home run of the season was also noted for being the shortest of his big league career, a 333-foot shot that curved around the iconic Pesky Pole in right field.

Marcelo Mayer put the Red Sox on the board with an RBI double after shortstop José Caballero’s second-inning throwing error, and Carlos Narváez later homered in the fifth inning to give Boston a brief lead. However, the Yankees answered back decisively in the seventh inning, loading the bases against Danny Coulombe with three singles. Cody Bellinger delivered a two-run single off former Yankee Greg Weissert, marking a significant moment as it was the Yankees’ first go-ahead pinch hit while trailing at Fenway since Elston Howard did it on April 23, 1967. Aaron Judge followed with an RBI single, solidifying New York’s advantage.

In a notable performance, Tolle, called up from Triple-A Worcester, struck out a career-high 11 batters in his first major league appearance of the season, including striking out the first five hitters he faced. He finished the game allowing one run, three hits, and one walk over six innings.

This game marked the Yankees’ fifth consecutive matchup against a left-handed starter, a feat not seen since April 21-25, 2016. Meanwhile, Giancarlo Stanton struggled at the plate, striking out a season-high four times. The Red Sox were also missing Roman Anthony for the second consecutive game due to back tightness.

Looking ahead, the Yankees will send right-hander Will Warren (2-0, 2.49) to the mound on Friday in Houston, while the Red Sox will have right-hander Bryan Bello (1-2, 6.75) take the hill against Baltimore.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.