In a rivalry where every game feels bigger than the standings, the New York Yankees took a tough hit on June 7, 2025. Despite boasting the American League’s best record, the Bronx Bombers fell 10-7 to a struggling Boston Red Sox squad that came into Yankee Stadium under .500.
The loss stung not only because of the scoreboard – but because of who dealt the blow. Boston’s bats lit up the night with 14 hits, including a punishing five-run third inning that set the tone. Yankees starter Ryan Yarbrough struggled with command, and Boston capitalized.
“A lot of [his cutters] were leaking more toward the middle,” Yarbrough admitted postgame. “They were able to put some better swings on it.”
Manager Aaron Boone echoed the sentiment: “He wasn’t getting into those real defined spots on the plate… maybe not his best cutter tonight.”
The Yankees’ offense did what it could to stay in the fight. Catcher Austin Wells launched a key three-run homer, and DJ LeMahieu came through late with a two-run single in the eighth to pull the team within one, 8-7. But Boston answered back in the ninth with two insurance runs, shutting the door before a crowd of over 47,000 in the Bronx.
LeMahieu praises Garrett Crochet after season-high earned runs
Following the game, veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu spoke candidly about Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet, who despite allowing five earned runs – his most all season – still struck out nine and earned the win.
“He’s good. He’s got good stuff,” LeMahieu said on YES Network. “I thought we did a pretty good job against him tonight. You’re not going to have too many games where you put up the runs like we did – but he’s good.”
His comments offered both respect and perspective. Crochet entered the matchup with a dominant 1.98 ERA and 101 strikeouts, making the Yankees’ five-run outburst notable, even in a loss.
Despite the loss, the Yankees still sit atop the AL East with a 39-23 record, having won eight of their previous 11 games. The Red Sox, by contrast, improved to just 31-35 with the win but gained something arguably more valuable than a single game in the standings: momentum in a rivalry where records rarely tell the full story.
For the Yankees, the night offered both a reality check and a reminder. Even with one of the league’s best lineups, any misstep against a historic rival can be costly. As LeMahieu’s composed reaction showed, it’s less about panic and more about recognizing the grind ahead.
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