Three reasons Yankees’ tight win over Red Sox was so important: ‘Everything matters’

The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Friday night at Yankee Stadium in front of 43,476 fans, in a significant AL East divisional matchup. A key moment included a double-play catch-and-throw that caught Boston's Ceddanne Rafaela out at home plate. Pitcher Cam Schlittler and manager Aaron Boone both emphasized the importance of the win, with the Yankees looking to separate themselves from Boston and close the gap on Tampa Bay in the tight AL East standings.