Boston 10 Yankees 8: The Yankees fell way behind and ultimately fell out of first place Friday. Andy Pettitte clearly didn’t have it, surrendering seven runs in just over three innings of work and the Red Sox jumped out to a 10-1 lead. New York battled back thanks to two home runs each from A-Rod and Mark Teixeira plus Nick Swisher’s 28th blast of the year. But it wasn’t enough and the loss keeps the Red Sox playoff hopes alive and the magic number at 3.
Red Bulls 2 LA 0: The Bulls pulled into a first place tie with the win.
Philadelphia 3 Mets 2: In a year of disappointments, RA Dickey has been the exception. He pitched well again Friday, allowing three runs in seven innings of work, but he took the loss. Ike Davis had three hits, including a double in the ninth.
