Red Sox Edge Yankees With Durbin's Game-winning Homer

WHO:

MLB.com - Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy praised Caleb Durbin, stating, “I’m proud of that kid, man. I think he was sitting in the postgame [clubhouse] and said he was more disappointed that they couldn't get it back in right away, and [he could] go back in the field.”

Boston.com - Caleb Durbin hit the game-winning homer for the Red Sox.

NY Post - Yankees starter Cam Schlittler was involved in the game.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Caleb Durbin has a batting line of .317/.333/.585 with eight doubles, four homers, and 14 RBIs over his last 23 games and 87 plate appearances.

MLB.com - Durbin's performance contrasts with his first 48 games of the season, where he slashed .163/.241/.238 with one homer and 16 RBIs over 164 plate appearances.

Boston.com - The Red Sox won the game against the Yankees with a score of 6-3.

NY Post - Caleb Durbin delivered the deciding blow with his homer before the fifth inning ended.

Boston.com - Durbin's homer came one day after he dislocated his left pinkie against Colorado.

WHERE:

Boston.com - The game took place at Yankee Stadium.

WHEN:

Boston.com - The game occurred during a series between the Red Sox and Yankees.

WHY:

NY Post - The Yankees experienced a sloppy performance leading to their loss.

HOW:

MLB.com - Durbin mentioned he was considering taping his injured left pinky to another finger while hitting, stating, “In my head, I was thinking, just tape it to my other finger when I hit.”

Boston.com - Durbin's homer was hit off Yankees starter Cam Schlittler.

Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy expressed pride in Caleb Durbin, highlighting the young player's disappointment in not being able to return to the field immediately after a game. Over his last 23 games, Durbin has significantly improved his batting line to .317 with four home runs and 14 RBIs, a stark contrast to his earlier performance this season where he struggled with a .163 average. In an effort to cope with an injury to his left pinky, Durbin has considered taping it to another finger while hitting, showing his determination to stay competitive.