Yankees swept by Red Sox after blowing lead in extras as rally goes for naught in brutal loss

The New York Yankees were swept by the Boston Red Sox after blowing a two-run lead in the top of the 10th inning. Reliever Fernando Cruz could not hold the advantage as the Red Sox rallied in the bottom of the 10th to win the game. The loss, reported on June 28-29, 2026, completed a series sweep of the Yankees by their longtime rivals.