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Boston Falls 6-5 Against New York - Game Recap

New York needed extra innings to claim victory on Friday, scoring late against Boston for a 6-5 final at Yankee Stadium.

Bettors who backed the Yankees were rewarded as -171 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.

New York got 1 innings from Aroldis Chapman, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 2. Michael King earned the victory, while the Yankees got 2 RBIs from Anthony Rizzo in the win.

Boston's starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi worked 5 innings, giving up 5 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 7 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Xander Bogaerts in a losing cause.