Red Sox take opener against Yankees

Boston secured a victory in New York, with home runs from Willson Contreras and Andruw Monasterio providing the decisive offense. The game, played at Yankee Stadium during June 2026, saw the Red Sox rely on power hitting to edge out their rivals. Contreras delivered with a timely swing that shifted momentum, while Monasterio added a long ball that proved instrumental in the outcome. No further scoring details were released, but the duo’s contributions were enough to decide the contest. The win adds another chapter to the enduring Boston-New York rivalry as the 2026 season continues.