The Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 4-1 in the second game of the three-game series at Yankee Stadium.

Adrian Gonzalez hit a two-run homer in the first inning as the Red Sox held the lead throughout the Major League Baseball game.

Curtis Granderson hit a solo home run in the fourth inning for the American League-leading Yankees.

The teams have split the series with the final game scheduled tomorrow.

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