Boston stuns New York, completes extra-innings sweep
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BOSTON — Sonny Gray carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning and recorded his 2,000th career strikeout as the Boston Red Sox edged the New York Yankees 5-4 in 10 innings at Fenway Park on Sunday night, June 28, 2026. The win completed a four-game sweep of New York, Boston’s first such sweep over the Yankees at Fenway since 2018. Gray struck out nine over 7 1/3 scoreless innings before yielding his first hit and exiting with a 2-0 lead. New York rallied late, tying the game in the ninth, but Boston prevailed in extra innings, tightening the American League East race.
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Timeline
- 2018 Red Sox last sweep Yankees
- Start of 2026 season division race tightens
- June 28, 2026 Gray starts at Fenway
- June 28, 2026 Gray reaches 2,000 strikeouts
- Eighth inning Gray loses no-hit bid
- Top of ninth Yankees score tying runs
- Tenth inning Boston walks off Yankees
- After game Yankees fall behind Tampa
Why it matters
This game is a turning point in the American League East race. If you're a Red Sox fan, celebrate. If you're a Yankees fan, it's time to rally. Either way, the season just got more exciting. Check the upcoming schedule and plan your game nights.
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