NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Lester received key help from relievers Daniel Bard and Jonathan Papelbon in ending his career-worst four-game skid, and the Boston Red Sox salvaged a series split by beating the New York Yankees 2-1 Monday.
Boston took the finale of the wraparound series that had four different start times because of national TV demands. The win ensured the third-place Red Sox remained six games behind AL East-leading New York, their standing when the set began.
The Yankees went 3-4 on their homestand. They head to Texas for a showdown between first-place teams.
