The New York Yankees have recently improved their performance, winning five of their last seven games, including two tight victories against the Boston Red Sox. Juan Soto's walk-off single in the 10th inning secured a 2-1 win for the Yankees on September 12, while they also claimed a close 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals earlier. Despite a prolonged homerless streak from Aaron Judge, who hasn't hit a home run in a career-high 16 games, the Yankees have managed to maintain a two-game lead in the AL East over the Baltimore Orioles. The Red Sox, on the other hand, have struggled, losing their last three games and falling further behind in the AL wild card race. With only four hits and 14 strikeouts in their recent match against the Yankees, Boston's offense has been faltering. As the Yankees continue to rely on clutch performances, their ability to secure victories in tight situations is becoming a defining characteristic of their season.