James Paxton delivered his best start in a New York Yankees uniform and led his team to an 8-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.
Paxton threw eight shutout innings while allowing just two hits in the win. He walked one batter and struck out 12.
"It's a big deal, because it's against Boston, especially being here [at home]," Paxton told reporters after the game. "We want to beat Boston every time. It's a big rivalry."
Paxton received a loud ovation when he exited the game.
"It was awesome," Paxton said. "It was special.