Rookie Jake Bennett delivered a scoreless performance as the Boston Red Sox shut out the New York Yankees 6-0 in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. Bennett worked through the early innings efficiently, per reporting from Over The Monster, going 1-2-3 in both the first and second innings while keeping the Yankees off-balance throughout.

The Red Sox built an early advantage when Wilyer Abreu hit his 23rd home run of the season in the first inning, per Over The Monster. The team added four runs in the ninth, with Ceddanne Rafaela delivering an RBI single in that frame, according to the Associated Press. Rafaela's contribution came after he had misplayed a fly ball to center field in the fourth inning but recovered to record a relay throw to get a runner at the plate.

The Yankees' offensive struggles continued a troubling trend. Per Yahoo Sports, New York has scored just two runs over its last 27 innings. Pinstripe Alley's recap suggested the team's "lefty specialist lineup" appeared unprepared, with poor execution at the plate and defensively in what was described as a "miserable afternoon."