BOS @ NYA

Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees, October 15, 2003

This box score records a 9-6 win for the Boston Red Sox over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium I, October 15, 2003 in a League Championship Series game. The information panel shows a crowd of 56,277, a running time of 237 minutes, and a day start. Conditions were recorded as 62 degrees, cloudy skies, and a 30 mph wind. The Boston Red Sox scored in the third, seventh, and ninth innings, with the biggest frame a 4-run third. The line score has the New York Yankees crossing the plate in the first, fourth, and fifth; the fourth brought 4 runs. Hits were 16 for the Boston Red Sox and 12 for the New York Yankees, with 1 and 2 errors. The win went to Alan Embree, allowing 0 earned runs on 1 hit in 1.2 innings. Jose Contreras took the loss after 1.1 innings and 3 runs. The save went to Scott Williamson. Andy Pettitte led all pitchers with 5 strikeouts. The Boston Red Sox used Bronson Arroyo, John Burkett, Alan Embree, Todd Jones, and Mike Timlin on the mound. The New York Yankees used Jose Contreras, Felix Heredia, Jeff Nelson, Andy Pettitte, and Gabe White on the mound. Nomar Garciaparra led the Boston Red Sox at the plate: 4 for 5. David Ortiz drove in 3 for the Boston Red Sox. Trot Nixon and Jason Varitek also homered for the Boston Red Sox. For the New York Yankees, Nick Johnson went 3 for 4, 1 double, and 1 RBI. Alfonso Soriano drove in 2 for the New York Yankees. Jason Giambi and Jorge Posada also homered for the New York Yankees. Angel Hernandez worked home plate.