Final: Red Sox 12, Yankees 1 - Red Sox win third game in a row against Yankees, Crochet strikes out 11 batters

The Red Sox win their third game in a row against the New York Yankees behind another dominant performance from Garrett Crochet. 

Boston's ace gave the Red Sox seven quality innings, limiting the Yankees to just five hits and one run. Most notably, Crochet struck out 11 batters and recorded his 500th career strikeout during his start.

The Red Sox got to Yankees starter Will Warren early, helping give Crochet early run support. In the third inning, Trevor Story drove in the first two runs of the game with a bases-loaded two-run RBI double.

Much of the same happened in the fourth inning. With the bases loaded and no outs, Roman Anthony and Alex Bregman produced back-to-back RBI sac flies giving the Red Sox a 4-0 lead.

The Yankees scored their only run in the bottom half of the fourth inning, as Giancarlo Stanton delivered a solo home run to right field. However, Story countered with a solo shot of his own, keeping Boston's four-run lead.

In the back half of his start, Crochet looked dominant against New York's lineup. After pitching a 1-2-3 sixth inning, Crochet finished his day on the mound striking out the side in the seventh inning.

In the eighth inning, Greg Weissert was the first reliever to come out of the bullpen for Boston. Weissert's time on the mound was shaky, and he exited the game putting runners on the corners with two outs. Justin Wilson came in to pitch against Jazz Chisholm, and he struck out the lefty batter keeping the Yankees at one run.

In the ninth inning, the Red Sox completely blew out the Yankees in embarrassing fashion. After Anthony doubled to start the inning, Jarren Duran brought Anthony home with an RBI single. Nathaniel Lowe then drove home Duran with an RBI single putting the game at 7-1.

Things got even worse for the Yankees. After an RBI single from Ceddanne Rafaela, Anthony Volpe committed an error at shortstop which sent home another run for Boston. 

And to cap off the inning, Carlos Narvaez smashed a two-run home run against his former club scoring 12th run of the game for the Red Sox.

Jordan Hicks finished the game for Boston, and the Red Sox came away with their eighth consecutive win against the Yankees.

The Red Sox will look to complete a four-game sweep against the New York Yankees tomorrow on Sunday Night Baseball. First pitch will be at 7:10 p.m. and Dustin May will be on the mound for Boston.

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WHO: Red Sox (70-59) vs Yankees (69-59)
WHEN: 1:05 p.m.
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, New York
SERIES TO DATE: (2-0), (7-1)
STARTING PITCHERS: LHP Garrett Crochet (13-5, 2.43 ERA) vs. RHP Will Warren (7-5, 4.25 ERA)
TV/RADIO: NESN, MLB Network, WEEI-FM 93.7

LIVE BOX

LINEUPS

RED SOX

Roman Anthony (L) RF
Alex Bregman (R) 3B
Jarren Duran (L) LF
Trevor Story (R) SS
Nathaniel Lowe (L) 1B
Masataka Yoshida (L) DH
Ceddanne Rafaela (R) CF
David Hamilton (L) 2B
Carlos Narváez (R) C

SP Garrett Crochet

YANKEES

Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B
Aaron Judge (R) DH
Cody Bellinger (L) LF
Giancarlo Stanton (R) RF
Amed Rosario (R) 3B
Trent Grisham (L) CF
Anthony Volpe (R) SS
José Caballero (R) 2B
Austin Wells (L) C

SP Will Warren

WHAT'S UP

The Red Sox continue their series in New York after last night's shutout victory.

Boston's top pitching prospect Payton Tolle allowed one run, one hit and no walks while striking out nine in 5 innings against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Friday.

Roman Anthony returns to the outfield after playing DH yesterday. Masataka Yoshida will play DH today.