Brayan Bello pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees that clinched the season series between the longtime rivals.

The New York Yankees’ struggles against the Boston Red Sox continued Friday night, as Brayan Bello stifled their lineup in a 1-0 loss at Yankee Stadium. The defeat marked the Yankees’ seventh straight against their rivals and pushed them a half-game behind Boston for the American League’s top wild-card spot.

The Boston Red Sox (68-59) and New York Yankees (69-57) clash in the Thursday opener of a 4-game rivalry series in the Bronx. The first pitch from Yankee Stadium is slated for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Red Sox vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

NEW YORK (AP) — A squirrel ran onto the field during Friday night’s game between the Yankees and the Red Sox and caused a brief delay.

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will renew their rivalry on Thursday, opening a four-game series at Yankee Stadium that has obvious playoff implications. The Yankees enter Thursday with a 1 ½ game lead over the Red Sox for the American League's top wild card spot.

Roman Anthony's home run in the ninth innings was crucial in the Red Sox's 6-3 win over the Yankees, earning praise from Alex Bregman.

Red Sox prospect Jhostynxon Garcia – who is fittingly nicknamed "The Password" – has been called up to the big leagues. Boston called up the outfielder from Triple-A Worcester on Thursday ahead of a crucial four-game series against the New York Yankees.