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The Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 5–3 on June 5 at Yankee Stadium, with the visitors' pitching staff limiting New York to three earned runs despite allowing eight hits. Boston's offense proved decisive despite modest overall output, capitalizing on two home runs and five RBIs to overcome a Yankees lineup that struggled with a .241 batting average and .761 OPS. New York's pitchers struck out eight batters but surrendered five runs on seven hits, while Boston's ERA of 3.83 held firm despite walking four batters. The Red Sox's power production—matching the Yankees' two homers while driving in five runs—proved the difference in a game that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1, indicating both teams' offensive limitations. Boston's road victory improves their position in the AL East standings heading into the next series.