Yankees 3, Red Sox 6: Good news and bad news as New York commits four errors and walk nine hitters in ugly loss

The New York Yankees had been surging, winning seven of their last eight, before Thursday’s crash against the Boston Red Sox.

Instead of carrying momentum into a key divisional showdown, the Yankees delivered a sloppy, self-destructive 6-3 loss at home.

Four errors, nine walks, and a parade of bullpen mistakes turned a winnable game into a frustrating rivalry setback.

Boston’s victory cut the Yankees’ cushion in the Wild Card race, with the Red Sox now breathing down their necks.

Like a boxer throwing haymakers while forgetting to defend, New York’s mistakes repeatedly opened the door for Boston.

Four errors bury the Yankees

It’s impossible to compete when giving away outs, and the Yankees sabotaged themselves with four costly defensive errors.

Three came in the second inning (by Lu