{
  "id": 4331357,
  "title": "Rice drives in 3 runs as Yankees beat Red Sox 9-2 to earn a doubleheader split",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/rice-drives-in-3-runs-as-yankees-beat-red-sox-9-2-to-earn-a",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T02:41:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/29/rice-drives-in-3-runs-as-yankees-beat-red-sox-9-2-to-earn-a-doubleheader-split"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ben Rice delivered a two-run single in the Yankees' five-run eighth inning, contributing three RBIs as New York defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-2 in the nightcap of a doubleheader, thereby securing a split. The Yankees' rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. was removed from the game after the third inning due to right knee discomfort, having tweaked his knee earlier. Ceddanne Rafaela added an RBI single to a four-run ninth inning as Boston overcame New York's five-run eight-run inning to win the first game 6-0. Despite Brent Headrick's crucial play that stranded Willson Contreras at third, the Yankees surged seven hits in the eighth to solidify their 9-2 advantage. Amed Rosario added an RBI single, and Austin Wells contributed a two-run single to power the Yankees to the 13th hit of the game. Luis García drove in three runs with a bases-loaded groundout, providing the Yankees the lead. Jazz Chisholm and rookie Spencer Jones bolstered the effort with sacrifice flies, as New York scored at least seven runs for the fourth time in their last seven games. Max Fried allowed one run and three hits over 3 2/3 innings, striking out four and walking one. Nick Sogard hit a solo home run for the Red Sox. The Yankees and Red Sox split the season series at six games each, with Boston leading three games in the AL's top wild-card spot.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Yankees' Ben Rice drives in three runs in eighth inning",
    "Red Sox overcome Yankees' five-run eighth with nine-run ninth",
    "Max Fried allows one run and three hits in 3 2/3 innings"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Yankees' win secures a split of the doubleheader and helps them stay competitive in the wild-card spot, with Boston currently holding a narrow lead.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}