Carlos Rodon struggled early, giving up five runs in the first two innings as the Red Sox defeated the Yankees 8-4 at Fenway Park. Despite the early setbacks, Rodon settled down, pitching through the fifth inning with a total of seven strikeouts. Juan Soto's solo home run and DJ LeMahieu's RBIs were not enough for the Yankees to stage a comeback. The game featured missed opportunities for the Yankees, loading the bases twice but failing to capitalize. The Red Sox capitalized on Rodon's early struggles, with key hits from Tyler O'Neill, Jamie Westbrook, and Rafael Devers. The loss sets up a rubber game between the two teams the following day.