In a packed Yankee Stadium, four costly miscues overshadowed a 6-3 setback for the Yankees against Boston. Three errors came in the third inning as Luis Gil, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Ben Rice mishandled routine throws, letting the Red Sox seize control. Boston tacked on a late two-run homer by Roman Anthony off Yerry De Los Santos, sealing a chaotic night for New York’s bullpen and defense. The nine walks issued by the Yankees helped fuel the visitors’ charge as New York dropped to 69-58 and fell 4.5 games behind Toronto.

Rice supplied a bright moment with a 419-foot solo shot to pull the Yankees even in the second, but the late errors and free bases proved too costly. Rafaela contributed the first run for Boston on a misplayed ball, while Anthony’s ninth-inning swing delivered the dagger. Fantasy managers should note Washington- or New York-heavy lineups: Rice’s pop, Rafaela’s versatility, and Anthony’s hot finish could shift short-term value in AL-only and dynasty formats.

Looking ahead, New York will lean on Rice and Rafaela for offense while Gil’s strikeout upside remains enticing despite the miscue-laden night. The Yankees’ schedule offers opportunities for stacked lineups against struggling rotations, but the defense will need to tighten if NYY is to climb back into the division race.