The Yankees (42-28), who entered the series off a three-game sweep of the Royals in Kansas City, were held to five hits on Sunday and have totaled five runs in their last four games. They have helped give life to the Red Sox (37-36), who have won eight of their last 10, including the last five against the Yankees.

Sunday was the first time the Yankees were swept this season. They fell to 42-28 and sit in first place in the AL East by 3 1/2 games.