No catch? Bronx finale goes sideways after Sox lose challenge

The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 16-1 on August 30th, 2026, at Yankee Stadium to take three of four games in the rivalry series. A disputed non-catch ruling on a dive by Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela in the fifth inning led to a five-run Yankees rally, with first-base umpire Edwin Moscoso's call of a trap surviving a challenge by interim Red Sox manager Chad Tracy. The win moved the Yankees (78-59) four games ahead of the Red Sox (74-63) for the top American League Wild Card spot and clinched New York's season series victory over Boston (7-6).