Boston Red Sox defeat New York Yankees 5-3: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Jun 5, 2026 · MLB · Boston Red Sox 5, New York Yankees 3
The Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 5-3 on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. The Boston Red Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The total pushed: 8 runs, exactly the closing total of 8.
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees final score and game recap
The Boston Red Sox won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Sonny Gray (Boston Red Sox): 6.1 innings, 3 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Willson Contreras (Boston Red Sox): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Ryan Weathers (New York Yankees): 6.0 innings, 5 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Ben Rice (New York Yankees): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees?
The Boston Red Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
Did Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees go over or under the total?
The total pushed: 8 runs combined, exactly the closing total of 8.
Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Boston Red Sox 27-35 in the 2026 regular season (10-21 at home, 17-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 26 of 60 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 25 times and under 31 times, with 4 pushes.
This result left the New York Yankees 37-26 in the 2026 regular season (18-12 at home, 19-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 29 of 61 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 27 times and under 31 times, with 3 pushes.
What's next for Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees?
Next for the Boston Red Sox: at the New York Yankees on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Next for the New York Yankees: the Boston Red Sox at home on Sunday, June 7, 2026.