Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel got into a jam in the ninth, walking four batters to allow a run. After 37 pitches, he was removed in mid-save opportunity. Matt Barnes came on with the bases loaded and two outs and ended it by getting Mark Teixeira looking. Alex Rodriguez, who will be granted his release from the Yankees later this week to move into an advisory role for the club, did not play, though Fenway fans roared, "We want A-Rod" in the late innings.
Andrew Benintendi had a solid Fenway debut, going 3-for-3, scoring twice and driving in a run.