The Boston Red Sox dominated the New York Yankees in a weekend doubleheader, securing a series sweep and moving within two games of their division rivals. Boston triumphed with scores of 15-5 and 6-2 on Sunday, adding to their 4-1 victory in the series opener.

Manager Alex Cora acknowledged the excitement surrounding the rivalry, stating, "We like playing them. They like playing against us. It’s always fun, regardless of our position in the standings. They're a strong team, and we aim to reach the heights they achieved last year." This sweep marks Boston's first doubleheader sweep against the Yankees since 2006, and their first at Fenway Park since 1976.

Alex Verdugo played a key role for the Red Sox, contributing an RBI double in the first game and capitalizing on Yankee miscues in the second. Brayan Bello delivered a stellar performance in the nightcap, striking out a career-high eight batters over seven innings. Kenley Jansen secured his 15th save, closing out the 4-1 victory.

The Yankees, playing without injured slugger Aaron Judge, struggled to contain the Red Sox offense. Gleyber Torres managed a two-run homer in the first game, but New York's offense largely faltered. Manager Aaron Boone dismissed Judge's absence as an excuse, emphasizing the capabilities of his current roster. Despite some defensive highlights, including a strong catch by Jarren Duran, the Yankees couldn't overcome Boston's momentum.

In the earlier game, Connor Wong's double and Verdugo's RBI double propelled the Red Sox to a lead. Nick Pivetta, recently moved to the bullpen, pitched three scoreless innings for the win. While Judge's condition appears to be improving, his return date remains uncertain. The Yankees will begin a series in Seattle on Tuesday, while the Red Sox head to Minnesota.