New York Yankees defeat Boston Red Sox 9-2: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · MLB · Boston Red Sox 2, New York Yankees 9
The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-2 on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. The New York Yankees covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 7, with 11 runs combined.
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees final score and game recap
The New York Yankees won by 7 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Brayan Bello (Boston Red Sox): 4.1 innings, 4 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Nick Sogard (Boston Red Sox): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Max Fried (New York Yankees): 3.2 innings, 1 earned run, 4 strikeouts.
- Ben Rice (New York Yankees): 2-for-5, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees?
The New York Yankees covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 7 runs.
The run line opened and closed at New York Yankees -1.5.
Did Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees go over or under the total?
The game went over: 11 runs combined against a closing total of 7, over by 4.
The total opened at 7.5 and closed at 7.
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Boston Red Sox at +124 and the New York Yankees at -141. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the New York Yankees a 57% favorite. The New York Yankees won as the favorite at -141: $70.92 profit on a $100 bet.
The total moved down from 7.5 to 7, and the game went over.
Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Boston Red Sox 74-62 in the 2026 regular season (34-32 at home, 40-30 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 67 of 134 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 60 times and under 69 times, with 5 pushes.
This result left the New York Yankees 77-59 in the 2026 regular season (36-31 at home, 41-28 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 65 of 134 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 55 times and under 75 times, with 4 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, August 30, 2026. Next for the New York Yankees: the Boston Red Sox at home on Sunday, August 30, 2026.