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Yankees Seize Fenway Opener to Nudge Ahead in Wild-Card Race

New York carries a 1.5-game lead into Saturday’s Max Fried–Brayan Bello duel with Anthony Volpe limited to emergency duty.

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 26: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a two run home run during the eighth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on September 26, 2021 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 12: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park on September 12, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 22: Brayan Bello #66 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the first inning of a game against the New York Yankees on August 22, 2025 at Yankees Stadium in New York, New York.
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Overview

  • Luis Gil threw six no-hit innings and the Yankees beat the Red Sox 4-1 in Friday’s opener at Fenway Park.
  • Aaron Judge homered to move past Joe DiMaggio on the franchise list as New York’s staff held Boston to two hits.
  • The victory put the Yankees 1.5 games ahead of Boston for AL wild-card positioning, raising stakes for home-field in a potential Wild Card Series.
  • Saturday’s scheduled starters are left-hander Max Fried for New York and right-hander Brayan Bello for Boston, each coming off strong recent outings.
  • Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe remains day-to-day after a cortisone shot to his left shoulder and is expected to be used only in an emergency; Friday streamed on Apple TV+ and Saturday is listed on MLB Network, YES, NESN and Fubo.