Yankees' Max Fried Strikes Out Nine in Boston Loss

Max Fried pitched a strong game for the Yankees against the Boston Red Sox, delivering seven innings with just two runs allowed, six hits, two walks, and nine strikeouts, but ultimately took a tough-luck loss in a 2-0 shutout. Fried was outmatched by Red Sox starter Brayan Bello, who threw seven scoreless innings, and the Yankees' offense failed to support Fried's solid performance. Despite his frustration over not matching Bello's shutout, Fried maintained a low 1.89 ERA and a strong strikeout-to-walk ratio this season. Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised Fried for giving the team a chance to win, emphasizing that Fried did everything needed on the mound. Fried acknowledged a misplaced 94 mph fastball that led to a solo home run by Rafael Devers, which contributed to the loss. This marked Fried's first loss in a start following a Yankees defeat after previously going 8-0 in such games, with his next start expected against the Orioles.