Red Sox vs. Yankees on June 7, 2025: Garrett Crochet duels a hot Aaron Judge as Rafael Devers heats up. Can Boston steal a crucial win in the Bronx?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It all comes down to this. On a Saturday afternoon in the Bronx, the Red Sox are staring down not just the New York Yankees, but the narrative of their entire season. After a brutal 11-17 May, Boston desperately needs a spark, and there's no better place to find one than at Yankee Stadium. With a red-hot Aaron Judge back in the lineup for New York, the task is monumental, but Garrett Crochet takes the mound for the Sox, looking to play the role of stopper and silence the pinstripes.
Blaze Jordan hit .390/.490/.671 with six home runs and 24 RBIs in May before earning his promotion to Triple-A Worcester.
The stage is set for a classic rivalry clash. The Yankees, sitting comfortably at 37-23, welcomed back slugger Aaron Judge, who has been on an absolute tear. For the 30-34 Red Sox, the challenge is immense. The responsibility falls on the shoulders of starter Garrett Crochet, whose stellar 1.98 ERA has been a bright spot in a shaky rotation. A strong performance from him today isn't just about one game; it's about sending a message that this Boston team won't be intimidated by their rivals.
While the team has struggled, superstar Rafael Devers is showing signs of breaking out of his recent slump. In the series opener on Friday, Raffy crushed a two-run homer, his first in 13 games, extending his hitting streak to five. It was a classic Devers blast that reminded everyone of the offensive force he can be. With 13 homers and 56 RBIs on the season, getting him fully locked in is critical if the Sox hope to make a run, especially in high-leverage games like this weekend's series.
Beyond the immediate drama in New York, there's a wave of good news building for the Sox. Manager Alex Cora confirmed that a veteran starting pitcher avoided a major setback in his rehab, a huge relief for a rotation that has been decimated by injuries. Even more exciting is the fire brewing in the farm system. Outfielder Blaze Jordan, infielder Franklin Arias, and corner infielder Freili Encarnacion were all named Minor League Players of the Month for May after putting up video game numbers. Jordan's performance earned him a ticket to Worcester, putting him one step away from Fenway, while Encarnacion's power surge got him promoted to Greenville. The future is bright, and some of that help might be coming sooner than we think.
Whether the Sox can steal a win in the Bronx today or not, the signs of life are there. Devers is swinging a hot bat, the farm system is churning out legitimate prospects, and the pitching staff might be getting a key piece back soon. This series against the Yankees feels like a turning point. A win today could be the catalyst that turns this season around, proving this team has the fight to hang in the AL East race.
