Red Sox Sweep Yankees as Judge, Crochet Duel

The Boston Red Sox swept the New York Yankees for the first time this season, with recent high-profile acquisition Garrett Crochet anchoring Boston’s rotation and delivering dominant pitching. Over two starts, Crochet struck out Aaron Judge seven times before Judge hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning of Friday's game. Despite Judge’s dramatic homer, the Red Sox secured a 2-1 walkoff victory in extra innings, extending their strong record against the Yankees. Both Judge and Crochet praised each other's abilities, highlighting their emerging rivalry as a focal point of the teams’ matchups. The series also featured unique fan moments, such as a Red Sox supporter wearing a judge robe in homage to both Judge and her team. This rivalry continues to capture attention as both teams and players remain among the American League's elite.