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Roman Anthony’s Ninth-Inning Homer Lifts Red Sox Past Yankees, Tightening Wild-Card Race

The victory tightened the battle for the AL’s top wild-card slot, sharpening the stakes for a four-game set with direct playoff implications.

Aug 17, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu (52) scores a run during the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images/ File Photo
Aug 20, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Landen Roupp (65) is looked at by a trainer after being hit by a ball hit by San Diego Padres right fielder Ramon Laureano (5) during the third inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Rookie Roman Anthony drove in three runs and crushed a two-run homer in the ninth after a New York error, marking his fifth career home run in his Yankee Stadium debut.
  • Boston’s bullpen delivered 5 1/3 scoreless innings, with Greg Weissert earning the win and Aroldis Chapman closing for his 23rd save.
  • The Yankees’ defensive and command issues loomed large with four errors and nine walks in the loss.
  • Lucas Giolito allowed three runs in 4 2/3 innings for Boston, while Luis Gil yielded two runs (one earned) with five walks over five innings for New York.
  • Nathaniel Lowe’s RBI double off Luke Weaver in the seventh put Boston ahead for good as the Red Sox snapped New York’s five-game winning streak and moved within a game of the Yankees for the top wild-card spot.