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Judge Out, Yankees Fall 5-3 to Red Sox

6/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Aaron Judge missed his third consecutive start with a rib stress fracture as the Yankees lost 5-3 to the Red Sox.
Ben Rice and Trent Grisham each homered for New York in the loss.
Pitcher Ryan Weathers allowed five earned runs, including three homers, marking his third poor outing in four starts.
Manager Aaron Boone said the team had quality at-bats but could not generate enough offense without Judge.

History

Historical Context

Boston’s 2004 ALCS comeback—overcoming a 3-0 deficit, the first MLB team ever to do so, and winning Game 7 10-3 to end an 86-year World Series drought since 1918—still defines the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry. The Yankees’ current season, hampered by Aaron Judge’s rib fracture, recalls how losing a star in 2004 derailed New York’s postseason hopes.

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Story summary

Aaron Judge missed his third consecutive start with a rib stress fracture as the Yankees lost 5-3 to the Red Sox.
Ben Rice and Trent Grisham each homered for New York in the loss.
Pitcher Ryan Weathers allowed five earned runs, including three homers, marking his third poor outing in four starts.
Manager Aaron Boone said the team had quality at-bats but could not generate enough offense without Judge.

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