MLB wrap: James Paxton leads Yankees to win over Red Sox

E.Jay Zarett

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That’s the James Paxton the Yankees traded for.

The 30-year-old left-hander delivered his best start in a New York uniform and led his team to an 8-0 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.

Paxton threw eight shutout innings while allowing just two hits in the win. He walked one batter and struck out 12.

“It’s a big deal, because it’s against Boston, especially being here (at home),” Paxton told reporters after the game. “We want to beat Boston every time. It’s a big rivalry.”

Paxton received a loud ovation when he exited the game.

“It was awesome,” Paxton said. “It was special. I think it’s a little different than anywhere else, being in Yankee Stadium and getting that ovation.”

The Yankees, who have been dealing with injuries to multiple key players, were paced offensively by Mike Tauchman's four RBIs.

DJ Lemahieu opened the scoring with an RBI single in the third and Luke Voit knocked in a run two batters later.  

Red Sox ace Chris Sale continued his early-season struggles. He surrendered four runs in five innings of work and was charged with the loss. His ERA is now 8.50 for the season.

Studs of the night

Christian Yelich finished with two hits and blasted a three-run homer in the ninth inning in Milwaukee's 8-4 win over the Cardinals. He has already hit nine home runs in 2019.

Mike Minor delivered a three-hit shutout and struck out seven in the Rangers’ 5-0 victory over the Angels.

Duds of the night

Mets starter Steven Matz had an awful performance against the Phillies. He allowed eight runs (six earned) without recording an out in the Mets 14-3 loss.

Relievers Chad Sobotka and Jesse Biddle didn’t get anyone out for the Braves but combined to surrender four earned runs.

Highlights

Athletics infielder Matt Chapman makes the diving catch.

Astros outfielder George Springer smoked this one.

What’s next

Cardinals (9-8) at Brewers (12-6) — Milwaukee will look to complete a three-game sweep of St. Louis on Wednesday at Miller Park. The Cardinals will send Michael Wacha to the mound while the Brewers will counter with Corbin Burnes.

 

E.Jay Zarett