The Red Sox defeat the Yankees, 10 – 4, in the second game of a three-game series at Fenway Park, to tie the two teams in first place in the AL East. Jacoby Ellsbury hits a three-run homer off CC Sabathia and drives in 6 runs to power the Red Sox. Sabathia is 0-4 against Boston this year, and 16-2 against all other teams.

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On August 6, 2011 — The Red Sox defeat the Yankees, 10 – 4, in the second game of a three-game series at Fenway Park, to tie the two teams in first place in the AL East. Jacoby Ellsbury hits a three-run homer off CC Sabathia and drives in 6 runs to power the Red Sox. Sabathia is 0-4 against Boston this year, and 16-2 against all other teams.

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