The Red Sox have won two of the first four games of this important four-game set against the Yankees, who are now 1-7 vs. Boston in 2025.

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Brayan Bello outlasted his Yankee counterpart and shut out the Yankees for seven innings. He yielded three hits, walked one and struck out five on 92 pitches (61 strikes), paving the way for a stunning 1-0 Red Sox win that pushed Boston back to second in the AL East and into the first AL Wild Card spot.

The Boston Red Sox know if they finish tied with the New York Yankees in the standings, they own the head-to-head tiebreaker. Now they would like to increase their lead over their rivals in the American League wild-card race.

Buehler, 31, has struggled mightily as a member of the Red Sox in 2025. The right-hander owns a 5.40 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and a 7-7 record through 110 innings pitched.

Lefthander Steven Matz, a 34-year-old Stony Brook native, is a new member of the Red Sox after being traded by the Cardinals ahead of last month’s deadline. A career starter who spent his first six seasons with the Mets, Matz has transitioned to a relief role — at least for now.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced that he's moving long-time starting pitcher Walker Buehler to the bullpen.

Walker Buehler has said all the right things about his struggles for the Boston Red Sox this year. Unfortunately, he just never got the job done on the mound. B