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Yankees' Aaron Boone Offers Tepid Response to Disastrous Pitching Change

Yankees' Aaron Boone Offers Tepid Response to Disastrous Pitching Change

Summary

The New York Yankees lost to the Boston Red Sox after a controversial decision by manager Aaron Boone to change pitchers. Max Fried, who pitched well, was replaced by reliever Luke Weaver, leading to a turning point in the game, which ended with a 3-1 win for Boston.

Key Facts

  • The Yankees and Red Sox played a baseball game on Tuesday night.
  • Yankees pitcher Max Fried performed well, allowing no runs until the seventh inning.
  • Manager Aaron Boone replaced Fried with reliever Luke Weaver in the seventh inning.
  • Luke Weaver's performance allowed the Red Sox to take the lead with a two-run hit.
  • The Red Sox's manager, Alex Cora, allowed his pitcher, Garrett Crochet, to continue pitching more than Fried.
  • Boston's closer, Aroldis Chapman, secured the win even after a tense final inning.
  • The Yankees are now on the brink of elimination following the loss.

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