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Stanton Powers Yankees Past Red Sox 4-0
23 Apr
Summary
- Giancarlo Stanton hit a solo homer and a two-run double.
- Luis Gil earned his first win, allowing only two hits.
- The Yankees secured their fourth consecutive victory.
The New York Yankees continued their winning ways, defeating the Boston Red Sox 4-0 on Tuesday night. This victory marked the Yankees' fourth consecutive win.
Giancarlo Stanton was the offensive standout, driving in all three of the Yankees' runs. He opened the scoring with a solo home run in the second inning, his third of the season. Stanton later extended the lead with a two-run double in the sixth.
On the mound, starter Luis Gil (1-1) earned his first win of the season. He pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing only two hits and striking out two batters. The Yankees' bullpen closed out the game, contributing to their major league-leading fifth shutout.
Cody Bellinger extended his hitting streak to nine games with a single in the eighth, later scoring on a double. The Red Sox struggled offensively, recording only four hits and losing for the third time in their last four games. The Yankees and Red Sox are scheduled to continue their series on Wednesday.
