Yankees vs Red Sox delivered drama at Fenway: Luis Gil’s six no-hit innings, Aaron Judge’s 362nd homer (passing Joe DiMaggio) and Lucas Giolito’s strong outing in a 4–1 Yankees win. Read the full recap, player grades, stats, schedule and where to watch Yankees Game Tonight. (Yankees vs. Red Sox, Yankees Game Today, Red Sox Game)
Quick scoreboard (TL;DR)
Final: New York Yankees 4, Boston Red Sox 1 — Fenway Park, September 12, 2025.
Luis Gil — six no-hit innings (4 K, 4 BB). Aaron Judge — solo homer (No. 362) to pass Joe DiMaggio on the Yankees’ all-time list. Lucas Giolito — 5⅔ innings, 6 K, one earned run allowed. David Bednar — 9th-inning save (23rd of season).
Why this game mattered
This wasn’t just another Yankees vs Red Sox tilt — it came at a pivotal point in the AL wild-card race and AL East chase. Both teams are jockeying for seeding with the regular season winding down, so every run, every start and every bullpen inning has outsized significance. The matchup also featured storyline moments: Judge climbing the franchise leaderboards and a spectacular outing from Luis Gil on the road — both are exactly the sort of moments that tilt narrative momentum in September.
The game, inning-by-inning (concise recap)
- Top 1: Aaron Judge opens the scoring with a 468-foot solo homer off Lucas Giolito — his 362nd career home run, moving him past Joe DiMaggio into fourth place on the Yankees’ all-time list. Huge early statement.
- Middle innings: Luis Gil dominated with six no-hit innings despite issuing four walks and throwing two wild pitches and recording a balk. He mixed a fastball and breaking offerings effectively to keep Boston’s lineup off balance. Giolito held the Yankees in check for most of his outing but ultimately allowed two runs (one earned).
- Late innings: The Yankees added insurance runs in the 7th after a core defensive miscue helped the rally; relievers Devin Williams and David Bednar closed it out, Bednar with his 23rd save. Nate Eaton homered for Boston off the Yankees’ pen, breaking up Gil’s no-hit bid.
(Full box score and play-by-play available via ESPN, MLB.com and CBS Sports.)
Player-by-player: who stood out
Yankees
- Luis Gil (SP) — Commanded six no-hit innings, kept Boston off the scoreboard, struck out four, walked four. Despite the walks and balk, Gil’s ability to miss barrels and limit hard contact made the difference. Expect his stock to rise as the Yankees lean on high-leverage arms.
- Aaron Judge (RF) — Landmark homer (362) that changed the tone immediately and provided insurance. Still one of the most dangerous in baseball with 47 homers this season. His first-inning power has been a recurring theme.
- Ben Rice (rookie) — 2-for-3 with an RBI; productive spark hit lower in the order and provided a nice complement to Judge’s power night.
- David Bednar (RHP, closer) — Locked the door with his 23rd save of the season. The Yankees’ late-game bullpen piece continues to deliver.
Red Sox
- Lucas Giolito (SP) — 5⅔ innings, six strikeouts, allowed two runs (one earned). Giolito battled; his strikeout of Judge on a swinging pitch was a highlight, but the offense couldn’t convert enough against Gil and the Yankees’ bullpen.
- Nate Eaton (OF) — Solitary bright spot in breaking up the no-hit bid with a solo home run off the Yankees’ pen. Important to salvage momentum in a tough matchup.
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X’s & O’s: what the coaches schemed
- Yankees (Offense): Patient early approach combined with Judge’s power set the tone. Small ball and timely baserunning — including a successful steal or two from Jazz Chisholm Jr. — kept pressure on Boston’s defense. Manager lineup decisions left Gil with enough offensive cushion to work through traffic.
- Red Sox (Defense / Offense): Boston tried to attack with Giolito’s mix of four-seamers and changeups and created a few high-leverage situations (runners in scoring position), but couldn’t manufacture enough timely hits. The Red Sox defense also had a critical miscue that led to insurance runs for New York in the 7th.
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Advanced metrics & what the numbers suggest
- Gil’s outing: Six innings of no-hit baseball — even with four walks — indicates elite pitch sequencing and swing-and-miss ability. His high walk total is a flag to monitor, but limiting contact against Boston’s lineup suggests strong upside for future starts. (See MLB gamecast.)
- Giolito’s peripherals: Six strikeouts across 5⅔ innings is a strong K rate. His ERA and his late-season form continue to be reasons Boston trusts him in big games; the difference tonight was the Yankees’ ability to convert early runs.
Standout moments (mini timeline)
- 1st inning — Judge home run: 468-foot missile to center that electrified Fenway and put New York up early.
- 5th inning — Giolito fans Judge: A swinging strikeout of Judge was one of the game’s highlight pitches.
- 7th inning — Insurance runs: Fielding error + timely hits allowed Yankees to add separation.
- 9th inning — Bednar closes: Bulls-eye save to lock the win and finish the Fenway drama.
What this means for both teams
Yankees
A timely win in a rivalry series that boosts the Yankees in the AL wild-card fight and provides momentum entering more critical September matchups. Judge’s milestone (362) is a morale boost, and Gil’s outing gives the rotation a dependable (if occasionally wild) starter on whom the team can lean. New York improves its record (reported 82–65) and nudges ahead in the wild-card standings.
Red Sox
Tough loss but not a disastrous outing from Giolito, who limited damage. Boston (reported 81–67) remains in the chase but must find timely offense and reduce miscues in high-leverage spots. The team will regroup quickly with the next games on the Fenway slate.