Just three outs away from an important victory, the Yankees suddenly started throwing the ball all over the field — and nearly threw Tuesday night’s game away.
But after Zach Britton made a throwing error on Sam Travis’ comebacker and the Red Sox got to within a run from tying the game, the lefty recovered and got another grounder back to him — this one from Ian Kinsler.
On his second attempt, Britton made a strong throw to Gleyber Torres at second to start a game-ending double play and finish the 3-2 victory.
“Being in that situation before — save situations against that team — I think you lean back on past experiences and slow yourself down,’’ said Britton, the longtime Baltimore closer who was trying to fill the same role for the Yankees on Tuesday.