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Red Sox shut out Yankees in doubleheader opener

Red Sox shut out Yankees in doubleheader opener
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Boston Red Sox rolled 6‑0 over the New York Yankees on Saturday night to open a day‑night doubleheader at Yankee Stadium, pulling the Red Sox back within two games of the Yankees for the AL's top wild‑card spot and the playoff home‑field advantage.

The Red Sox’s pitching staff got a clean start from rookie Jake Bennett, who was on the mound for six innings, allowed just one run, three hits, walked none and struck out seven. Bennett’s performance is part of a streak in which he has allowed only one run and six hits in 12 ⅓ innings over two starts against the Yankees.

Offensively, Boston began with a homer from Wilyer Abreu off Yankees right‑hander Carlos Rodón in the first inning, giving the Sox

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