Anthony Drives in 3 Runs as Red Sox Beat Yankees 6-3 [VIDEO]

Playing in his 1st game in New York against the New York Yankees, Roman Anthony batting leadoff went 2-5, driving in 3 runs including a 2-run homer in the 9th inning, as Boston beat New York 6-3 in Thursday, August 21st.

Alex Bregman was 3-5 with a double. Nathaniel Lowe, playing 1st base for Boston , was 1-4, with a double, driving in 2 runs.

Boston had 10 hits in the game, but were only 3-19 with runners in scoring position and left 14 runners on base.

Lucas Giolito started for Boston and went 4.2 innings. He allowed 5 hits and walked 3 and struck out 4. He was charged with 3 runs. Justin Wilson got the final out in the 5th inning, but walked 2 and struck out 1. Greg Weissert pitched 1.1 innings, allowing 1 hit, to pick up the win. He's now 5-4 on the season. Steven Matz retired 2 batters. Garrett Whitlock pitched the 8th inning, holding the Yankees hitless. Aroldis Chapman pitched the 9th inning, picking up his 23rd save of the season.

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Prior to the game, the Red Sox designated Abraham Toro for assignment and recalled David Hamilton from Worcester. Hamilton started at 2nd base and was 1-3, walking twice and stealing a base. Boston also put Wilyer Abreu on the 10-Day Injured List, calling up Jhostynxon Garcia, Boston's #3 prospect.

Boston is now 69-59 in 3rd place in the AL East, 5.0 games behind the Toronto Blue Jays and 1/2 game behind the New York Yankees. The Red Sox own the 2nd Wild Card Playoff spot, a 1/2 game behind the Yankees.

The 2 teams will play the 2nd game of the 4-game series on Friday night, August 22nd with the pregame starting at 6:05 and 1st pitch at 7:05 on AM 1370 WDEA.

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