The New York Yankees faced a tough reality without their captain, Aaron Judge, losing 5-3 to the last-place Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. This defeat marked the Yankees' third loss in four games since Judge was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his rib. The game began positively for the Yankees when Ben Rice hit his 18th home run, giving them an early lead. However, pitcher Ryan Weathers struggled, allowing five earned runs, including a two-run homer from Willson Contreras. The Yankees managed to close the gap with a home run from Trent Grisham, but they couldn't capitalize on late-game opportunities. In the ninth inning, despite having runners on first and second, the Yankees failed to score, sealing their first loss against the Red Sox this season after previously sweeping them in April. The absence of Judge continues to be felt as the team grapples with maintaining their performance.