NEW YORK (AP) — Brayan Bello pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night that clinched the season series between the longtime rivals.
Boston moved a half-game ahead of the Yankees for the first American League wild card and improved to 7-1 against New York this year after losing the first meeting on June 6.
Bello (10-6) allowed singles to Ben Rice, Trent Grisham and Austin Wells and permitted four baserunners in his third scoreless start this season and second against the Yankees.