London Series: Yankees vs. Red Sox
The Yankees swept the AL East rival Red Sox in a two-game series on Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30, at London Stadium, winning 17-13 and 12-8. Here's a look at the series across the pond, as well as the events in London leading up to it.
Yankees' Aaron Judge reacts after the end of the top of the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in London, Sunday, June 30, 2019.
Yankees' Aaron Judge, left, and Aaron Hicks celebrate after scoring on a single by Gary Sanchez during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in London, Sunday, June 30, 2019.
Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge, left, and relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman celebrate after their 12-8 win during a baseball game in London, Sunday, June 30, 2019.
Fans arrive at London Stadium for a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox in London, Sunday, June 30, 2019.
Boston Red Sox's Christian Vazquez (7) celebrates at the dugout after his home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game in London, Sunday, June 30, 2019.
Boston Red Sox's Eduardo Nunez hits a RBI-single against the Yankees during the eighth inning of a baseball game in London, Sunday, June 30, 2019.
The Yankees, left, and the Boston Red Sox line up for the national anthem before a baseball game in London, Sunday, June 30, 2019.
A fan carries two beers at London Stadium before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox in London, Sunday, June 30, 2019.
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Josh Taylor reacts after giving up a two-run double by Yankees' DJ LeMahieu during the seventh inning of a baseball game in London, Sunday, June 30, 2019.
A general view of the action during the MLB London Series game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox at London Stadium on June 30, 2019 in London, England.
Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates scoring a home run with J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox during the MLB London Series game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox at London Stadium on June 30, 2019 in London, England.
The teams stand for the national anthem during the MLB London Series game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox at London Stadium on June 30, 2019 in London, England.
Luis Cessa #85 of the New York Yankees pitches during the MLB London Series game between Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at London Stadium on June 30, 2019 in London, England.
DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees bats during the MLB London Series game between Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at London Stadium on June 30, 2019 in London, England.
Michael Chavis of the Boston Red Sox runs to the first base during the MLB London Series game against the Yankees at London Stadium on June 29, 2019 in London, England.
Yankees' Luke Voit slides safely into second base beside Boston Red Sox's Brock Holt after hitting a double during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 29, 2019, in London. Major League Baseball made its European debut game Saturday at London Stadium.
LCC Sabathia of the Yankees and Chris Sale of the Boston Red Sox greet each other during the pre-game ceremonies before the MLB London Series game between Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at London Stadium on June 29, 2019 in London, England.
Yankees' Didi Gregorius bats during the first of a two-game series between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox at London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, east London on June 29, 2019.
Baseball fans look on during the first of a two-game series between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox at London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, east London on June 29, 2019.
Aaron Boone manager of the Yankees speaks with Alex Cora manager of the Boston Red Sox before the MLB London Series game between Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at London Stadium on June 29, 2019 in London, England.
Banners are seen during the first of a two-game series between the Yankees and the Boston Red Sox at London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, east London on June 29, 2019.
Yankees' Aaron Judge reacts as he rounds the bases after a two-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 29, 2019, in London. Major League Baseball made its European debut game today at London Stadium.
Masahiro Tanaka of the New York Yankees pitches during the MLB London Series game between Boston Red Sox and Yankees at London Stadium on June 29, 2019 in London, England.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex with a gift from the Yankees before their game against the Boston Red Sox at London Stadium on June 29, 2019 in London, England.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex meet members of the Boston Red Sox before their game against the Yankees at London Stadium on June 29, 2019 in London, England. The game is in support of the Invictus Games Foundation.
Yankees Didi Gregorius bats during the first of a two-game series between the Yankees and the Boston Red Sox at London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, east London on June 29, 2019.
Baseball fans attend the first of a two-game series between the Yankees and the Boston Red Sox at London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, east London on June 29, 2019.
Baseball fans attend the first of a two-game series between the Yankees and the Boston Red Sox at London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, east London on June 29, 2019.
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex meet players of the Yankees before a match against the Boston Red Sox in London, Saturday June 29, 2019.
New York Yankees players wait for the start of the first of a two-game series between the Yankees and the Boston Red Sox at London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, east London on June 29, 2019.
Yankees first baseman Luke Voit walks off the field after batting practice in London on Friday.
Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge signs autographs after batting practice in London, Friday, June 28, 2019. Major League Baseball will make its European debut with the New York Yankees versus Boston Red Sox game at London Stadium this weekend.
Members of the Red Sox warm up before batting practice in London on Friday.
Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge watches during batting practice in London, Friday, June 28, 2019.
Fans wait for an autograph from the Yankees after batting practice in London on Friday.
Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia, left, talks with England soccer player Raheem Sterling during batting practice in London on Friday.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone watches during batting practice in London on Friday.
Members of the Yankees pose for a team picture in London on Friday.
Members of the Yankees warm up before batting practice in London on Friday.
Members of the Yankees walk off after a team picture as a worker prepares the field in London on Friday.
A general view of the stadium during previews ahead of the MLB London Series games between the Red Sox and Yankees at London Stadium on Friday in London.
A general view of the stadium during previews ahead of the MLB London Series games between the Red Sox and Yankees at London Stadium on Friday in London.
A general view of the stadium during previews ahead of the MLB London Series games between the Red Sox and Yankees at London Stadium on Friday in London.
A general view of the stadium during previews ahead of the MLB London Series games between the Red Sox and Yankees at London Stadium on Friday in London.
A general view of the stadium during previews ahead of the MLB London Series games between the Red Sox and Yankees at London Stadium on Friday in London.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone speaks to the media at a news conference in London on Friday.
Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka speaks to the media at a news conference in London on Friday. The Yankees and Red Sox will play two games in London starting Saturday.
Yankees players speak to young fans during a private baseball clinic in London on Thursday.
Former Yankee Hideki Matsui autographs a ball for a young fan during a private baseball clinic in London on Thursday.
Young fans line up as Yankees manager Aaron Boone points during a private Baseball Clinic in London on Thursday.
Yankees' Mariano Rivera watches players during a private baseball clinic in London on Thursday.
Jessica Steinbrenner, left, Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal, Christina DiTullio and her husband, Yankee controlling owner Hal Steinbrenner, during a private baseball clinic in London on Thursday.
Former Yankees Carlos Beltran, left, Alex Rodriguez and Nick Swisher, during a private baseball clinic in London on Thursday.
Former Yankee Hideki Matsui waves as other players applaud before the start of a private baseball clinic in London on Thursday.
Former Yankee Mariano Rivera signs baseball cap for young fans during a private baseball clinic in London on Thursday.
Former Yankee players listen before the start of a private baseball clinic in London on Thursday.
Yankee controling owner Hal Steinbrenner, left, and president Randy Levine chat during a private baseball clinic in London on Thursday.
Former Yankee Nick Swisher, center, teaches young fans during a private baseball clinic in London on Thursday.
The Boston Red Sox clubhouse is prepared during an unveiling of the London Stadium in London, Thursday.
A general view of the field during an unveiling of the London Stadium in London on Thursday.
The Yankees clubhouse with the lockers of Masahiro Tanaka, left, and Aaron Judge is seen during an unveiling of the London Stadium in London on Thursday.
A view of a batting cage during an unveiling of the London Stadium in London on Thursday before the Yankees-Red Sox series, marking MLB's debut in Europe.
A view of the field during an unveiling of the London Stadium in London on Thursday.