The New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 4-2 victory at Fenway Park, highlighted by a late rally. Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a home run, and Cody Bellinger delivered a crucial two-run single in the seventh inning.
Key points
Yankees swept Red Sox with a 4-2 win at Fenway Park
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a home run in the fifth inning
Cody Bellinger delivered a two-run single in the seventh
Cam Schlittler pitched 8.0 innings with one earned run
Yankees are on a six-game winning streak
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Apr 23, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) is congratulated after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox in the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images
Apr 23, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) is congratulated after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox in the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images
For six innings, it looked like the Yankees might finally run out of timely hits in Boston. I will not lie and say I did not put my broom back in the closet. The missed opportunities felt all too similar to the frustrating Tampa series. They stranded runners, watched Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle pitch out of repeated trouble, and trailed entering the seventh inning.
Then the same formula that carried the first two games of the series showed up again: enough pitching and timely hitting. Cody Bellinger delivered the biggest swing off the bench, Aaron Judge added insurance, and the Yankees stormed back for a 4-2 win to complete their first three-game sweep at Fenway Park since September 2021.
Cam Schlittler was not overpowering in his homecoming start, but the Walpole native gave the Yankees exactly what they needed. Boston scratched across an early run on âs RBI double in the second, then pushed the Red Sox back ahead with a solo homer in the fifth.
Schlittler limited the damage and kept the game close long enough for the lineup to respond. For a young starter pitching in front of family and friends near his hometown, it was another composed outing in an increasingly impressive opening month. Saying opening month for Schlittler almost feels ridiculous at this point, because he already carries himself like a four-year veteran.
The right-hander worked efficiently throughout the night, showing the poise that has quickly earned trust inside the Yankeesâ clubhouse. He changed speeds, got ahead in counts, and never let the atmosphere or the moment speed him up. That type of maturity is difficult to fake, especially in Fenway Park against a rival.
The Yankees had chances well before their breakthrough. They loaded the bases in the fourth inning, only for Tolle to escape with back-to-back strikeouts of and . On another night, that sequence could have defined the game. However, these Yankees seem to be finding some swagger and confidence in each other.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. opened the fifth inning by launching a solo homer to right field, tying the game at one and injecting life into an offense that had missed multiple earlier opportunities. The first home run of the year for snuck around the Pesky Pole and, perhaps, can jumpstart him back into his old pesky self.
The winning rally arrived in the seventh. Grisham singled and Chisholm followed with a base hit before loaded the bases. After struck out, Aaron Boone called on Bellinger as a pinch-hitter. Belli delivered, ripping a two-run single to left that scored Grisham and Chisholm to put New York ahead 3-2.
Judge followed immediately with an RBI single to right that plated Caballero. A misplay in the outfield allowed Judge to take second, and just like that, a tense one-run deficit had become a two-run Yankees lead.
Boston threatened to respond in the bottom half, but bounced into a momentum-killing double play started by Caballero. Schlittlerâs final line was outstanding: 8.0 innings, one earned run, four hits, one walk, and five strikeouts. He was not overpowering, but he once again looked in complete control and outdueled a young Boston lefty. At this point, he may not own the city of Boston, but he certainly lives there rent free.
Schlittler handed the ball over to closer for the final frame. Bednar closed the door one, two, three. It earned Bednar his seventh save on the year and dropped his ERA down to 3.38.
A series sweep at Fenway is rare, but the Yankees leave Boston atop the American League East, carrying a six-game winning streak and plenty of momentum into their next test against . Friday nightâs opener in is set for 8:10 p.m. EDT, with scheduled to face
Q&A
What was the final score of the Yankees vs Red Sox game on April 23, 2026?
The Yankees won the game 4-2 against the Red Sox.
Who hit a home run for the Yankees in the game against the Red Sox?
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a home run for the Yankees in the fifth inning.
How did the Yankees rally to win against the Red Sox?
The Yankees rallied in the seventh inning, scoring three runs with key hits from Cody Bellinger and Aaron Judge.
What is Cam Schlittler's performance in the game against the Red Sox?
Cam Schlittler pitched 8.0 innings, allowing one earned run, four hits, one walk, and striking out five batters.
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