NEW YORK, NY - JULY 18: Jameson Taillon #50 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch against of the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Yankee Stadium on July 18, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
A series win over the Boston Red Sox and a chance to keep pace in the AL Wild Card race was on the line for the New York Yankees on Sunday night.
Hell must have frozen over this weekend, because the Yankees capitalized, taking down their longtime rivals to the tune of a convincing 9-1 victory.