Yankees Split Red Sox Doubleheader
Yankees beat Red Sox 9-2 to split doubleheader and extend wild-card lead.
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Ben Rice drove in three runs as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-2 in Saturday's nightcap, earning a doubleheader split after losing the opener 6-0 AP. Rice's two-run single sparked a five-run eighth inning that broke the game open.
The Yankees evened their season series with Boston at six games and extended their wild-card lead to three games Yahoo Sports. The rivals will wrap up their four-game set Sunday.
Rice Powers Yankees' Eighth-Inning Explosion
The Yankees stayed quiet through seven innings but erupted in the eighth AP. Ben Rice lined a two-run single to ignite the rally. New York scored five runs total in that frame to turn a close game into a blowout and put Boston away.
Red Sox Dominate First Game Before Nightcap Collapse
Boston controlled the doubleheader's opening game, shutting out the Yankees 6-0 WRAL. But the Red Sox offense disappeared in the nightcap. They managed just four hits and two runs as New York's pitchers dominated on the mound.
Lombard Jr. Exits With Knee Injury Concern
Rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. was forced to leave the nightcap due to right knee discomfort Las Vegas Sun. The injury comes at a sensitive time as the Yankees battle for playoff positioning. The team has not yet provided details on his status for Sunday's finale.
Yankees Inch Closer to Top Wild-Card Seed
With the split, New York now sits three games ahead of Boston for the AL's top wild-card spot Yahoo Sports. The Yankees also evened the season series at six wins apiece. The final game of the series Sunday will offer another chance for either team to gain ground in the playoff race.
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