BOSTON — At the worst, it represents a silver lining. In the best-case scenario? It means the Yankees lost the micro of American League Division Series Game 1 while winning the macro of the series as a whole.
For the Yankees lost the game, 5-4 Friday night at Fenway Park, yet they most certainly won the battle of the bullpens.
While the Red Sox’s relievers struggled to command their pitches as they worked to protect the lead that Chris Sale and the offense built, the Yankees’ bullpen silenced the Boston offense and made a comeback attempt possible.