The Red Sox were swept by the Yankees in a Tuesday doubleheader, 3-5 and 0-2. Boston (69-53) and New York (68-52) are now tied for second place in the AL East; the Yankees' winning percentage is actually .001 better).
In the first game, the Red Sox, trailing by two runs, began the top of the final inning with three singles, loading the bases. But Travis Shaw lined out to left and Alex Verdugo and Enrique Hernandez both struck out. In the nightcap, the Red Sox left nine men on base in seven innings.
For the Red Sox, it was the first time they were shutout in the second game of a doubleheader against the Yankees after also losing the first game since September 6, 1971 (3-5 & 0-3).