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Rice drives in 3 runs as Yankees beat Red Sox 9-2 to earn a doubleheader split
Ben Rice drove in three runs and New York scored nine for the fifth time since the All-Star break, evening the season series with Boston.
On Saturday, the New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-2 in the nightcap, securing a doubleheader split after losing the opener 6-0.
By splitting the doubleheader, the Yankees moved three games ahead of the Red Sox in the American League Wild Card standings, maintaining their top position.
Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello allowed four runs over 4 1/3 innings, while Yankees hitter Ben Rice drove in three runs to lead the offense.
New York scored five runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, transforming a competitive 4-2 game into a 9-2 rout that ended Boston's hopes.
Sunday's finale features Boston LHP Ranger Suarez opposing New York RHP Will Warren , with Trevor Story and Roman Anthony potentially returning to the roster.
Ben Rice connected a two-run single in an eighth inning of five entries for New York and ended with three boosts, while the Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox on Saturday 9-2 in the second game to split the double billboard.