The Red Sox have won two of the first four games of this important four-game set against the Yankees, who are now 1-7 vs. Boston in 2025.

The New York Yankees face the Boston Red Sox on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 (8/22/25) at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

NEW YORK (AP) — A squirrel ran onto the field during Friday night’s game between the Yankees and the Red Sox and caused a brief delay.

Brayan Bello pitched seven stellar innings and the Boston Red Sox continued their dominance of the host New York Yankees with a 1-0 victory on Friday night.

Preview the Aug. 22 matchup between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will renew their rivalry on Thursday, opening a four-game series at Yankee Stadium that has obvious playoff implications. The Yankees enter Thursday with a 1 ½ game lead over the Red Sox for the American League's top wild card spot.

Roman Anthony's home run in the ninth innings was crucial in the Red Sox's 6-3 win over the Yankees, earning praise from Alex Bregman.

The Red Sox are moving Walker Buehler to the bullpen, manager Alex Cora said before the team's Friday night game against the Yankees in New York.