Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Red Sox gain ground on quiet Labor Day
Recapping how the Yankees’ top AL opponents fared on September 7th.
The Yankees were absent from action on Labor Day, joining the Rays, White Sox, Astros, and Rangers in taking a breather. However, Aaron Judge returned officially to the Bronx, making that a notable exception. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox (80-65) defeated the Los Angeles Angels (54-90) 5-2 at Fenway Park. Brayan Bello pitched five innings but allowed four hits and two walks, while Grayson Rodriguez struggled, inflating his season ERA to 6.28.
The Angels' only late chance came from Moisés Ballesteros, who hit a solo shot and a double, but the Red Sox held on to secure the win. The Red Sox currently trail the Yankees by two games in the Wild Card race and the Rays by six in the AL East.
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