Red Sox pitching, unlikely offensive hero hold on to beat Yankees 1-0

The Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 1-0 on Friday night, clinching the season series with their seventh win against the storied rival. Pitcher Brayan Bello dominated the game, throwing seven scoreless innings, allowing only three hits and one walk while striking out five batters. With this performance, Bello earned his 10th win of the season and lowered his ERA to an impressive 1. 95 in ten career starts against the Yankees. Connor Wong contributed significantly with a critical RBI double in the seventh inning, driving in Nathaniel Lowe for the game's only run.

Garrett Whitlock and Aroldis Chapman both delivered flawless relief appearances, each striking out two batters in their respective innings. This victory improved the Red Sox to 70-59, placing them in a strong position for the American League's top wild card spot. Manager Alex Cora praised Bello's performance, stating that he resembled ace Garrett Crochet in his consistency. The Red Sox will aim to win the four-game series against the Yankees on Saturday.