The Yankees (42-28), who entered the series off a three-game sweep of the Royals in Kansas City, were held to five hits on Sunday and have totaled five runs in their last four games. They have helped give life to the Red Sox (37-36), who have won eight of their last 10, including the last five against the Yankees.

The Yankees have now dropped four of five games this season against the Red Sox and are 8-10 overall in the American League East.

The New York Yankees' tough season against the Boston Red Sox continues. The team can't seem to figure out how to get past their biggest rivals, and even with the Red Sox having problems, and moving players in the middle of the series,