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OmahaBaseball · 12-13-2025, 05:29 PM

Red Sox Take Control Early in ALDS with 7–1 Victory Over Yankees

New York City, NY — The Boston Red Sox delivered a statement in the opener of the American League Division Series on Saturday night, rolling past the New York Yankees 7–1 at Yankee Stadium to take a 1–0 lead in the best-of-five matchup. Boston scored in five different innings and backed the offense with overpowering pitching in front of a sellout crowd of 52,915 that went home disappointed.

Right-hander Tanner Houck (2-0) was the difference from the start, carving through the Yankees lineup for eight innings. Houck scattered five hits, walked three, and struck out seven, allowing only a sixth-inning run; Game Score 72. He threw 112 pitches and kept New York off balance with command on both sides of the plate, earning the win and Player of the Game honors. Reliever Justin Slaten closed it out with a scoreless ninth.

Boston’s offense broke through in the fourth inning and never looked back. Rafael Devers powered the attack, going 2 for 5 with a two-run homer in the fifth that pushed the lead to 3–0. Masataka Yoshida had a standout night at the plate, collecting four hits and two doubles, while Triston Casas and Jarren Duran each drove in a run. The Red Sox piled up 12 hits and consistently pressured Yankees ace Gerrit Cole (0-1), who was charged with seven runs (six earned) over eight innings while striking out 8 and walking 1; Game Score 43.

The Yankees struggled to generate sustained offense, finishing with just five hits. Juan Soto drove in New York’s only run, while Anthony Judge and DJ LeMahieu each singled but were largely neutralized as Boston turned timely double plays and stranded runners in key spots. Game 2 of the series is scheduled for Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.

Player of the Game: Tanner Houck (Season: #14)

American League Division Series Round: Leads 1-0

12-13-2025, 05:29 PM	#564
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,956	Division Series Game 1: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees Red Sox Take Control Early in ALDS with 7–1 Victory Over Yankees New York City, NY — The Boston Red Sox delivered a statement in the opener of the American League Division Series on Saturday night, rolling past the New York Yankees 7–1 at Yankee Stadium to take a 1–0 lead in the best-of-five matchup. Boston scored in five different innings and backed the offense with overpowering pitching in front of a sellout crowd of 52,915 that went home disappointed. Right-hander *Tanner Houck* (2-0) was the difference from the start, carving through the Yankees lineup for eight innings. *Houck* scattered five hits, walked three, and struck out seven, allowing only a sixth-inning run; Game Score 72. He threw 112 pitches and kept New York off balance with command on both sides of the plate, earning the win and Player of the Game honors. Reliever Justin Slaten closed it out with a scoreless ninth. Boston’s offense broke through in the fourth inning and never looked back. *Rafael Devers* powered the attack, going 2 for 5 with a two-run homer in the fifth that pushed the lead to 3–0. *Masataka Yoshida* had a standout night at the plate, collecting four hits and two doubles, while *Triston Casas* and *Jarren Duran* each drove in a run. The Red Sox piled up 12 hits and consistently pressured Yankees ace *Gerrit Cole* (0-1), who was charged with seven runs (six earned) over eight innings while striking out 8 and walking 1; Game Score 43. The Yankees struggled to generate sustained offense, finishing with just five hits. *Juan Soto* drove in New York’s only run, while *Anthony Judge* and *DJ LeMahieu* each singled but were largely neutralized as Boston turned timely double plays and stranded runners in key spots. Game 2 of the series is scheduled for Sunday night at Yankee Stadium. Player of the Game: *Tanner Houck* (Season: #14) American League Division Series Round: Leads 1-0 Attached Images __________________ Life is Good! Last edited by OmahaBaseball; 12-13-2025 at 09:50 PM.