NEW YORK — Instant reactions from the Red Sox ’ 9-6 loss to the Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Friday:

1) Boston dropped to five games under .500 (30-35) while the Yankees improved to 16 games over (39-23). The Sox are 13-19 on the road after finishing last year with a winning record (43-38) away from Fenway Park.

2) Red Sox starter Walker Buehler gave up five runs on five hits (two homers) and one walk in a disastrous first inning. He pitched just 2 innings and allowed seven runs (five earned runs), seven hits and two walks while striking out two. He also hit a batter to force in a run with the bases loaded. His ERA jumped to 5.18 ERA.

3) Buehler walked leadoff hitter Trent Grisham and allowed a double to Aaron Judge to begin the game. He then got two quick outs and it looked like

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