NEW YORK – Chewing on the aftermath of yet another forgettable showing Friday night, Aaron Boone bristled in his postgame remarks, saying that he didn’t like losing to anyone – but especially the Red Sox. Then he gestured toward a clock, noting that his Yankees would have an opportunity to reverse that narrative in a few short hours.

Boone cautioned that it would be no easy task, not with Boston handing the ball to ace Garrett Crochet. And once Friday evening turned into Saturday afternoon, the storyline played out much as Boone had feared, with Crochet striking out 11 as the Yanks absorbed a 12-1 defeat in the Bronx.

The Yankees (69-60) have lost eight consecutive games to the Red Sox this season, dipping 1 1/2 games behind Boston (71-59) in the American League Wild Card chase .

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