Yankees Strengthen AL East Lead With Win Over Red Sox

The New York Yankees continue to strengthen their position in the 2025 Major League Baseball season with key victories over the Boston Red Sox, including a 5-3 win led by Max Fried's major league-leading 17th win and Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s impressive hitting, bringing him close to joining the 30-30 club. Aaron Judge surpassed Joe DiMaggio on the Yankees' all-time home run list during a 4-1 win that helped the team clinch a winning record for the 33rd consecutive season and brought them closer to securing a playoff spot as a Wild Card contender. The Yankees currently hold an 82-65 record and are three games behind the Toronto Blue Jays for the AL East lead, with their playoff magic number for a spot at 10 wins. Luis Gil’s return from injury has bolstered the Yankees’ rotation, contributing to the best ERA among starters in the majors over the past 36 games, while the team has demonstrated strong base running and pitching performances in recent series. Meanwhile, promising minor league pitcher Carlos Lagrange has clinched a playoff berth with the Somerset Patriots, showing significant improvement and potential for advancement to the major leagues. Overall, the Yankees are in a strong position as the season nears its conclusion, though they still require consistent performance and some help to clinch the AL East title.