Facing the Red Sox (37-36) on back-to-back weekends, the Yankees (42-28) dropped five of six and seemingly gave life to their rival’s season. In The Bronx, it was their pitching that failed them. At Fenway, it was their lifeless bats, plus a costly baserunning miscue in each of the past two games.

The Yankees were swept by the Red Sox this weekend and manager Aaron Boone pulled no punches when blaming the offense.

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Ben Rice may be part of lineup twist Boone hinted at originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Giancarlo Stanton could be back in the Yankees’ lineup as soon as this weekend. And when he returns, he’ll take over the designated hitter spot. That means fewer chances for Ben Rice—at least at DH.

Yankees first. Ben Rice singles to shallow right field. Aaron Judge homers to center field. Ben Rice scores. Cody Bellinger grounds out to first base, Romy Gonzalez to Hunter Dobbins.