- ABC News
- September 14, 2024
NEW YORK -- Rafael Devers' intentional walk by Gerrit Cole with no one on base sparked a three-run fourth inning, and Devers added a two-run single in Boston's four-run fifth as the Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 7-1 Saturday. Cole (6-5), the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner, hadn't allowed a hit and led 1-0 when he walked Devers with one out in the fourth. Boston's only runner until then had been Devers, who was hit by a pitch in the first and erased on a double play. After retiring nine of his first 10 batters, Cole, 34, allowed 10 of the next 12 to reach base. The right-hander gave up seven runs, his most since June 9, 2022, hit a career-high three batters and left after 4⅓ innings. Brayan Bello (14-7) gave up one run and four hits in 5⅓ innings for the Red Sox. Boston (75-74) started the day 4½ games behind Minnesota for the last AL wild card, also needing to overcome Detroit and Seattle. New York (86-63) had a three-game AL East lead over...