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Yankees sweep red sox in thrilling series finale

In a tense and dramatic conclusion, the New York Yankees emerged victorious over their arch-rivals, the Boston Red Sox, securing a three-game sweep and extending their season-high winning streak to six games.

Cam schlittler shines on the mound as schlittler and family face threats from red sox fans

Cam schlittler shines on the mound as schlittler and family face threats from red sox fans

Yankees' right-hander Cam Schlittler delivered an impressive eight-inning outing, limiting the Red Sox to just two runs – one earned. Schlittler's family, who cheered him on from the stands at Fenway Park, had been threatened by hostile Red Sox fans prior to the game.

Schlittler's performance was the longest of his 20 regular-season starts, and his ERA dropped to a remarkable 1.77. The 25-year-old pitcher from Weymouth, Massachusetts, also pitched eight shutout innings to beat the Red Sox in last year's AL Wild Card Series.

In the top of the seventh, the Yankees mounted a crucial rally, loading the bases on three singles before Cody Bellinger delivered a go-ahead, two-run single off former Yankee Greg Weissert for just his fifth hit in 31 at-bats as a pinch-hitter. Aaron Judge followed with an RBI single, propelling the Yankees to victory.

Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle struck out a career-high 11, including his first five batters, in six innings of work. However, the Yankees' offense ultimately prevailed, overcoming a shaky start to secure the win.