Alex Verdugo came up in the clutch twice in the Red Sox’ 6-5 win over the Yankees on Saturday.
The first time was in the eighth inning. With the Red Sox down, 3-2, Verdugo hit a groundball single to short. But with the Yankees in the shift, Verdugo’s groundball rolled into left field, allowing Jeter Downs to score from second base to tie the game.
In the 10th, Verdugo stepped up to the plate with the Red Sox down a run again. This time he hit a line drive to right center, which went deep enough for Downs to score from second again and win the game.