Judge Breaks DiMaggio Record, GilS Near-No-No Propel Yankees Past Red Sox
Boston, MA – In a night of historic milestones and dominant pitching, the New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday, extending their lead in the American League playoff race. Aaron Judge etched his name further into Yankees lore, surpassing the legendary Joe DiMaggio on the franchise’s all-time home run list, while Luis Gil delivered six stellar, no-hit innings.
Judge launched a towering 468-foot solo home run in the first inning – the longest hit at Fenway Park since his own 470-foot blast last July – for his 362nd career homer. This monumental shot moves him ahead of DiMaggio, cementing his place among the Yankees’ all-time greats. He followed up his record-breaking night with an RBI single in the third, scoring after being walked.
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Gil (4-1) was equally impressive, showcasing remarkable control and power on the mound. he navigated six innings without allowing a single hit, throwing 93 pitches and striking out four.While his bid for a no-hitter was ultimately broken up by Nate Eaton’s seventh-inning home run off reliever Fernando Cruz, Gil’s performance was a masterclass in pitching.
The Yankees capitalized on Gil’s dominance, adding another run in the third when Ben Rice reached first base on catcher’s interference, followed by Cody Bellinger driving in Judge with an RBI single.
Despite the loss, Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito (10-4) pitched admirably, allowing two runs (one earned) over 5 2/3 innings.However,the Yankees’ pitching proved too strong,with David Bednar securing his 23rd save in the ninth.
Playoff Implications:
The victory pushes the Yankees 1.5 games ahead of the Red Sox in the race for the top AL wild-card spot. Securing this position would grant New York home-field advantage in the first round of the postseason, a significant advantage as the playoffs approach.
Key Moment:
A tense fifth inning saw the Red Sox load the bases with no outs, still without a hit. A double-steal attempt forced Gil into a balk, but the young pitcher remained composed, battling back to record crucial strikeouts and limit the damage.
Looking Ahead:
The yankees and Red Sox will continue their series at Fenway Park on Saturday. Fans can expect another exciting matchup as both teams vie for crucial positioning in the AL playoff picture.
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