Yankees Lead AL East with 9-6 Win Over Red Sox

The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-6 in their first matchup of the 2025 season, highlighted by a dominant early offensive surge. Jazz Chisholm Jr. sparked the Yankees with a three-run homer in the first inning and finished with three hits and two stolen bases, continuing his impressive performance since returning from injury. Anthony Volpe also homered but left the game early due to a left elbow contusion after being hit by a pitch, though scans showed no serious damage. Aaron Judge contributed three hits, raising his batting average to .397, while the Yankees scored seven runs in the first two innings against pitcher Walker Buehler, who struggled in his first appearance at Yankee Stadium since the Dodgers' World Series win. The Yankees have won nine of their last 12 games and hold a significant lead in the AL East, while the Red Sox have lost nine of 12 and continue to struggle defensively with a high error count. Despite a late rally by Boston, New York maintained control behind effective pitching from Will Warren and a bullpen that secured the win.