In a much-anticipated matchup, the Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 5-3 on Friday night, finally breaking a six-game losing streak against their rivals. The last victory over the Yankees had been in the previous year's Wild Card Series. Starting pitcher Sonny Gray, who previously played for the Yankees, delivered a strong performance, allowing three runs over 6 1/3 innings. The Red Sox fell behind early when Ben Rice hit a solo home run in the first inning, but they quickly responded with two runs in the third inning, aided by a defensive misplay by the Yankees. Andrew Monasterio extended the lead with a home run in the fourth inning, while Willson Contreras sealed the game with a two-run homer in the eighth. Despite the Yankees' efforts, including an RBI double from Spencer Jones, the Red Sox held on for the win, marking a significant moment in their rivalry.