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The Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 6–3 on June 25 at Fenway Park in a matchup that fell short of the 7.5-run Vegas total. Boston's offense managed only 7 hits but capitalized with 5 RBIs, while the Yankees struck out 10 times despite recording 8 hits and maintaining a superior .765 OPS. The Red Sox pitching staff struck out 10 Yankees batters and allowed just 3 earned runs with a 3.81 ERA, though Boston's hitters struggled overall with a .244 average and .697 OPS. New York's pitching was notably sharper, posting a 3.30 ERA and surrendering zero earned runs, but the Yankees' inability to convert opportunities—scoring just 3 runs on 8 hits—proved decisive. Boston's clean defense with no errors supported a dominant second-half performance, while the Yankees' strikeout rate and offensive inefficiency in a division rivalry game underscore their need for improved run production as the season progresses.