NEW YORK -- By the time Jonathan Holder took the mound in the eighth inning, there was nothing left to fight for.
Fans were hitting the exits. Stadium workers were busy prepping the visiting clubhouse, hanging plastic everywhere, intent on not letting the celebrating Red Sox soak the wooden lockers with beer and champagne.
The Yankees' stated goal had been to not let Boston win the American League East and party in their house. They failed.
An 11-6 loss to the Red Sox handed Boston its third-straight division title at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night.