Yankees’ Rotation Struggles in 8-4 Loss to Red Sox at Fenway

The Yankees’ typically formidable rotation endured a rough outing against the Red Sox, conceding an 8-4 defeat at Fenway Park. Carlos Rodon, striving to distance himself from previous struggles, faltered early, allowing five runs over the first two innings. His pitch count soared to 62 as Boston capitalized with seven hits and two walks, building a significant lead that proved insurmountable.

Rodon acknowledged his shortcomings, citing misplaced pitches that the Red Sox exploited with aggressive hitting. Despite settling down in subsequent innings and retiring 10 of 11 batters, the damage had been done. His inability to command the strike zone early set the tone for a challenging evening for the Yankees.

Despite mounting a late-game rally, highlighted by Juan Soto’s home run and DJ LeMahieu’s clutch hitting, the Yankees couldn’t bridge the gap. They loaded the bases in the eighth inning but managed just one run before Boston’s bullpen shut down their momentum. Kenley Jansen’s entry further stifled their comeback hopes while the Red Sox added insurance runs to secure the win.

Rodon, who had been stellar in recent starts, struggled to replicate his form against a motivated Red Sox lineup that capitalized on his lapses. Manager Aaron Boone noted Rodon’s improvement as the game progressed but emphasized the early-game challenges that ultimately dictated the outcome.

The Yankees’ rotation faltered against a relentless Red Sox offense, surrendering an early lead that proved decisive. Despite flashes of resilience and late-game efforts, Boston’s early offensive surge and effective bullpen outings sealed an 8-4 victory, setting up a pivotal rubber match in the series.