Full Breakdown
Red Sox Defeat Yankees 5-3 as Aaron Judge Moves to Injured List
6/6/2026, 11:15:49 PM
Game Outcome and Key Plays
On Friday night in New York, the Boston Red Sox secured a 5–3 victory over the New York Yankees. Willson Contreras delivered a two-run home run in the fifth inning, driving in three runs overall, and added an infield single that broke a 1–1 tie in the third. Contreras’ blast came off Yankees starter Ryan Weathers, who struck out four and walked one over six innings. Andrew Monasterio contributed a solo homer in the fourth, while Wilyer Abreu produced an RBI groundout. In the ninth, Aroldis Chapman issued walks to pinch hitters Max Schuemann and Amed Rosario before closing the game with his 13th save.
Background & Recent Context
The Yankees entered the contest without Aaron Judge, who had been placed on the injured list after a stress fracture was diagnosed in his right rib. The injury followed a series of setbacks that left New York without its power hitter for the third loss in four games. Boston, meanwhile, entered the matchup with a 10-3 record in its last 13 road outings, seeking to extend its recent road success. The Yankees have now lost three of their last four games since Judge’s injury, highlighting the impact of his absence on the lineup.
Key Players and Performances
Willson Contreras’ two-run blast marked his second consecutive game with a home run, underscoring his offensive impact for Boston. Former Yankee pitcher Sonny Gray (7-1) allowed three runs and eight hits over 6 1/3 innings, earning his fifth straight win since returning from a hamstring injury. Yankees starter Ryan Weathers (2-4) surrendered five runs on seven hits in six innings and remains winless in his last five starts. Spencer Jones, called up to replace Judge, recorded his first career three-hit game with an RBI single. Ben Rice and Trent Grisham each homered off Gray, adding to Boston’s run production. Danny Coulombe stranded a runner in the seventh, and Justin Slaten retired the side on four pitches in the eighth.
Statistical Overview
Final score: Boston Red Sox 5, New York Yankees 3.
Pitching: Sonny Gray (6 1/3 IP, 3 runs, 8 hits allowed); Ryan Weathers (6 IP, 5 runs, 7 hits allowed).
Red Sox hits: at least eight, including home runs by Willson Contreras, Andrew Monasterio, Ben Rice, and Trent Grisham.
Yankees hits: at least seven, including an RBI single by Spencer Jones.
Saves: Aroldis Chapman recorded his 13th save.
Upcoming starters: Boston left-hander Ranger Suárez vs. New York right-hander Will Warren.
Official Statements & Future Outlook
The Yankees confirmed that Aaron Judge will be re-evaluated in roughly four to six weeks, outlining the expected timeline for his return. The next contest, scheduled for Saturday night, will see Boston left-hander Ranger Suárez take the mound against New York right-hander Will Warren, providing both clubs an opportunity to respond to Friday’s outcome.
