Yankees' Offense Falters as Cole Faces Third Straight Defeat
WHO:
MLB.com - Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton were present at Fenway Park, with manager Aaron Boone calling it “a sight for sore eyes.”
NY Post - The New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox, Gerrit Cole, Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Will Warren, Willson Contreras, Aaron Boone.
WHAT:
MLB.com - The Yankees are currently leading the American League East with a record of 48-33.
MLB.com - Willson Contreras hit a run-scoring single in the first inning and his 17th home run of the season in the third inning.
NY Post - The Yankees lost to the Red Sox 4-1, marking their third consecutive defeat.
MLB.com - Gerrit Cole is set to make his seventh start of the season.
MLB.com - Cole has a record of 2-2 and a 3.62 ERA through six starts this year.
MLB.com - The Yankees were held hitless into the sixth inning by Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle.
MLB.com - The Yankees lost 6-1 to the Red Sox in a previous game, their sixth defeat in nine games.
MLB.com - Will Warren allowed five runs on seven hits and three walks over 5 2/3 innings.
MLB.com - Willson Contreras hit his 17th home run of the season.
WHERE:
NY Post - The games took place at Fenway Park in Boston.
MLB.com - Cole's most recent start against the Red Sox was at Yankee Stadium.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Cole is set to make his next start against the Red Sox in the third game of a four-game series on Saturday afternoon.
MLB.com - Cole's last start at Fenway was on September 13, 2022.
MLB.com - Cole's most recent start against the Red Sox was on September 14, 2024.
MLB.com - The Yankees are attempting to remain afloat while playing without Judge, Stanton, and Trent Grisham due to injuries.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Yankees are attempting to remain competitive while playing without Judge (stress fracture of right rib), Stanton (right calf strain), and Trent Grisham (right hamstring strain).
MLB.com - The Yankees are struggling offensively, particularly against left-handed pitchers.
MLB.com - The absence of key players like Judge and Stanton due to injuries is impacting the team's performance.
HOW:
MLB.com - Grisham is the closest to returning, having run the bases on Friday in Boston. Stanton has resumed light workouts following a setback, while Boone stated Judge isn’t ready to be re-imaged yet.
MLB.com - Cole described his return from Tommy John surgery as a “blank canvas,” with each outing serving a different purpose.
MLB.com - Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated, “I think overall, he’s pitching very much in line with who Gerrit Cole has been throughout his career.”
(UPDATED June 27, 2026 23:17 UTC)
The Yankees are currently leading the American League East with a record of 48-33, and manager Aaron Boone expressed his excitement about having Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton back at Fenway Park, calling it “a sight for sore eyes.” In the game, Willson Contreras contributed significantly with a run-scoring single in the first inning and his 17th home run of the season in the third inning. Looking ahead, Cole is set to make his next start against the Red Sox in the third game of a four-game series on Saturday afternoon, as the Yankees aim to stay competitive despite injuries to key players.
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(UPDATED June 27, 2026 21:17 UTC)
The New York Yankees faced another setback, losing to the Boston Red Sox 4-1, marking their third straight defeat. Gerrit Cole is preparing for his seventh start of the season with a record of 2-2 and a 3.62 ERA, while the Yankees struggled offensively, failing to secure a hit until the sixth inning against Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle. Manager Aaron Boone noted that Cole is performing in line with his career, as the team continues to cope with the absence of key players like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton due to injuries.