Red Sox beat Yankees 4-3 on June 14, 2025, as Hunter Dobbins dominates and Trevor Story delivers a key RBI to help Boston finally reach the .500 mark.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
For the first time since late May, the Boston Red Sox are looking at a .500 record. After a gritty 4-3 victory over the rival New York Yankees on Saturday night, the Sox have pushed their record to 36-36, capping a four-game winning streak and a dominant 7-2 stretch. The feeling around Fenway is shifting from hope to expectation as the team finally looks to be clicking on all cylinders.
It’s a step in the right direction. We kind of dug ourselves a little hole early on. This is a point that we have to get to to get to where we want to be.
Saturday's victory was a masterclass in clutch performance, orchestrated by a rookie with ice in his veins. Hunter Dobbins carved up the Yankee lineup for six shutout innings, allowing just two hits while striking out five. The offense provided the necessary cushion, with Trevor Story and Romy Gonzalez delivering crucial RBI doubles. Carlos Narváez, another promising rookie, contributed with an RBI infield single and flashed the leather on defense. While Greg Weissert made the ninth inning a nail-biter, he ultimately locked down his second save, securing Boston's fourth win in five tries against New York this season.
Hunter Dobbins isn't just winning games; he's winning over the entire fanbase. The right-hander, who famously said he'd rather retire than pitch for the pinstripes, is backing up his words with pure dominance. Now 4-1 on the season, Dobbins has become an unexpected anchor in the rotation, providing stability and swagger when the team needed it most. His emergence is a key reason for this recent turnaround, proving the Red Sox's investment in pitching development is finally paying dividends.
The good news doesn't stop with the big-league club. The team is about to get even deeper with key players nearing their return. Righty Tanner Houck is slated for a rehab assignment this week, and slugger Alex Bregman is targeting a return before the All-Star break. This wave of returning talent will supplement a roster already getting boosts from an elite farm system. With rookies Kristian Campbell and Carlos Narváez already making an impact, and top prospect Roman Anthony's bat expected soon, the future is bright. A new crop of arms, including Payton Tolle and Brandon Clarke, signals a sustainable pipeline of talent for years to come.
The vibes are high, but the biggest test is yet to come. Today's series finale pits Brayan Bello (2-1, 3.96 ERA) against one of the best pitchers in baseball, Max Fried (9-1, 1.84 ERA). A win today wouldn't just be a series victory over a rival; it would push the Red Sox over .500 and serve as a definitive statement to the rest of the league. This isn't a fluke. The Boston Red Sox are back in the fight.
