In a notable matchup, the Boston Red Sox secured a 5-3 victory against the New York Yankees on Friday night. The game was highlighted by Willson Contreras, who homered and drove in three runs, propelling the Red Sox to their win. Contreras’s two-run homer in the fifth inning was a standout moment, marking his second consecutive game with a home run.

Meanwhile, the Yankees faced a setback as star player Aaron Judge was placed on the injured list due to a stress fracture in his right rib. This injury is expected to keep Judge out for four to six weeks, impacting the Yankees’ lineup significantly.

Former Yankee Sonny Gray, now with the Red Sox, delivered a solid performance on the mound, allowing three runs and eight hits over 6 1/3 innings. This win marks Gray’s fifth consecutive victory since returning from a hamstring injury.

The Yankees, struggling without Judge, have lost three of their last four games. In Judge’s absence, Spencer Jones was called up and made an impressive debut with a three-hit game, including an RBI single.

Other MLB Highlights

In other Major League Baseball action, the San Francisco Giants dominated the Chicago Cubs with an 18-3 win, featuring a grand slam and a three-run homer by Matt Chapman. The Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 7-3, with Gleyber Torres contributing three hits. The Tampa Bay Rays shut out the Miami Marlins 6-0, thanks to a strong pitching performance by Drew Rasmussen.

Additionally, the Atlanta Braves continued their home series success with a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Philadelphia Phillies edged out the Chicago White Sox 8-6, highlighted by Brandon Marsh’s two-run homer.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.