The Boston Red Sox ninth inning rally fell short with the tying run up as they lost 6-2 in the opener of a four game series at Yankee stadium on Thursday night.
Gary Sanchez and Greg Bird each hit a home run and combined for five RBI for the Yankees.
Eduardo Rodriguez (4-3) struggled, giving up five runs in five innings. Andrew Benintendi reached base five times with two hits and three walks.
