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The Red Sox have played 353 games over the past two years (including the postseason), and almost 15 percent of those games have been against one opponent -- the New York Yankees. With at least 19 more games on tap vs. the Bombers this season, we'll recap each one.

April 3: Yankees 9, Red Sox 2

Box score
game recap: Boomerang
Sox lack look of champions in opener
on baseball: Friend to foe an unusual situation for 'normal' guy
Johnson handled hype, Sox with relative ease
He had the stuff of legend
For Sox fans, a new era
Rodriguez out of spotlight
Photo Gallery Opening Night photos
Pop-up audio slideshow: Fans relish Opening Day
Pop-up audio slideshow: Disappointing rematch
David Wells


April 5: Yankees 4, Red Sox 3

Box score
game recap: New York, New York
 dan shaughnessy: Still a bit too early to panic
on baseball: Rivera closes door quickly on outing
An interesting Foulke tale
Clement kept 'em in it by just keeping at it
red sox notebook: Mates bounce up to back Renteria
Pop-up audio slideshow: Signs of life in loss
Keith Foulke


April 6: Red Sox 7, Yankees 3

Box score
game recap: Closing the deal
 dan shaughnessy: Opening series almost too much for us to take
Francona suffers chest pains
on baseball: No question Mills a success as pinch hitter
red sox notebook: Timlin offers inside take on inside pitch
NY collapse came quickly
Pop-up audio slideshow: Edes: October baseball in April
Mariano Rivera


April 11: Red Sox 8, Yankees 1

Box score
dan shaughnessy: Homecoming kings
jackie macmullan: It was emotion in motion
game recap: Flying high
Across Hub, the day belongs to winners
on baseball: Francona manages the day OK
Ceremony had the right ring
Caught up in hoopla
Lowe makes the trip -- down memory lane
Young hopes are shaken
He left them in his wake
sportview: Some showstopping moments to savor
Yankees keep new view in perspective
Pop-up AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Gordon Edes on the ceremony
Pop-up AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Sights and sounds of Opening Day
Pop-up NESN: Watch video from ceremony
Photo Gallery Photos from the ceremony
Red Sox 2005 Opening Day ceremony


April 13: Yankees 5, Red Sox 2

Box score
game recap: Coming up short
 dan shaughnessy: Schilling runs hot and cold
 Jackie MacMullan: Sox architect not built for limelight
No resorting to head games
on baseball: Rivera closes out jeers -- and game
red sox notebook: Youkilis shipped out; Neal stays
Torre throws changeup at lineup
Giambi finds sweet spot to hit
Curt Schilling


April 14: Red Sox 8, Yankees 5

Box score
game recap: Fighting spirit
Renteria picks a good time to break out
Yankees ace couldn't come up big
Sheffield says he got hit in face
red sox notebook: Francona: Ejection another missed call
Ryan: This scheduling leads to conflicts
Gordon's been managing the middle just fine
Gary Sheffield


May 27: Yankees 6, Red Sox 3

Box score
game recap: Sheff's special
bob ryan: Sixth sense: The beginning of the end
red sox notebook: Shoppach can't mask his excitement
Commentary: Olerud a pro with no cons
On baseball: In this one, nothing Cano cannot do
After early trouble, Johnson comes up aces
Alex Rodriguez and Gary Sheffield


May 28: Red Sox 17, Yankees 1

Box score
game recap: Hitting back
bob ryan: Laugher was the best medicine
red sox notebook: Question is, who's on first?
On baseball: Renteria deftly handles this squeeze play
Just another bad memory
Edgar Renteria and Johnny Damon


May 29: Red Sox 7, Yankees 2

Box score
game recap: Rockin' the House
bob ryan: Wells able to bounce back in the rubber game
red sox notebook: It all adds up for these two
On baseball: Team hoping it can ruffle Oriole feathers
Panic attack? Not from Torre
On big night, Ortiz remembers mother
David Wells


July 14: Yankees 8, Red Sox 6

Box score
game recap: No relief
Dan Shaughnessy: Yankees steal the showdown
red sox notebook: Kapler close to getting cleared for second tour
JACKIE MACMULLAN: New closer gets off to a bad start
They couldn't finish after a sizzling start
Bradford wastes no time
Rodriguez lets bat do all of the talking
Photo Gallery July 14 photos
Curt Schilling


July 15: Red Sox 17, Yankees 1

Box score
game recap: Instant replay
Dan Shaughnessy: Wells has plenty in reserve
red sox notebook: Wells hit with suspension
ON BASEBALL: Busy signal for Cashman
This home run trot out of the ordinary
Sox fans love to hate A-Rod
Rivera: Close to perfect
Early to rise for Damon
Photo Gallery July 15 photos
Manny Ramirez, Trot Nixon and David Ortiz


July 16: Yankees 7, Red Sox 4

Box score
game recap: Sox left a bit short
Dan Shaughnessy: Not off base in finding fault for downfall
red sox notebook: Schilling bounces back without incident
ON BASEBALL: As always, Sheffield comes out swinging
Johnson gives staff a new start
Clement just off the mark
Photo Gallery July 16 photos
Derek Jeter and Doug Mirabelli


July 17: Yankees 5, Red Sox 3

Box score
game recap: Closing time
On baseball: Pickup lightens the load
red sox notebook: Nixon is still bothered by Brazelton saga
JACKIE MACMULLAN: Summer's here, the heat is on
Damon streaks along, but is stopped at finish
This comeback suits NY's Giambi to a tee
Cora put in tough spot after Bellhorn injured
Photo Gallery July 17 photos
Yankees celebrate


Sept. 9: Yankees 8, Red Sox 4

Box score
game recap: Gaining momentum
Dan Shaughnessy: We've lost talk of a collapse
On baseball: For New York, it's a Small world, after all
red sox notebook: Schilling start offers a chance to stop
Embree, Bellhorn longed to stay
Photo Gallery Game photos
Jason Varitek


September 10: Red Sox 9, Yankees 2

Box score
game recap: A sharp turn in Sox' favor
Outing is a blast for Ramirez
on baseball: Time definitely not on Yankees' side
Red Sox Notebook: Damon sits one out; Ortiz's back acting up
Quick shots
ask the reporter: How many sets of uniforms does each player have?
dan shaughnessy: Shining again in spotlight
Photo Gallery Game photos
Curt Schilling


September 11: Yankees 1, Red Sox 0

Box score
game recap: One-upped
Damon scratched from lineup
on baseball: Knuckle sandwich not enough for KO
Red Sox Notebook: Holding better cards in a high-stakes game
bob ryan: Elevated play lifts the spirits
dan shaughnessy: This place was alive, and so are the Yankees for now
Photo Gallery Game photos
Jason Giambi


September 30: Red Sox 5, Yankees 3

Box score
game recap: Square one
dan shaughnessy: Game 1 knockout
jackie macmullan: Wells doesn't fail to rise to occasion
on baseball: Relief arrives just in time
Red Sox Notebook: Confident Papelbon excelling at rookie ball
Commentary: Designating Ortiz her MVP
Damon shifts into high gear
Stanton has weekend plans
Torre grateful no-name starters delivered
This opening act leaves Yankees frustrated
Photo Gallery Game photos
Photo Gallery The scene at Fenway
Audio  Gordon Edes audio slideshow
Mike Timlin


October 1: Yankees 8, Red Sox 4

Box score
game recap: Call of the wild card
dan shaughnessy: It's wild card or bust
bob ryan: This game of chances isn't over
on baseball: A muted celebration for surprise clinchers
Red Sox Notebook: Schilling's chance to deliver
Calm Johnson collected the victory
Late dip for Wakefield
Graffanino stays helpful, hopeful
Doing the math on why the Yankees clinched
At Fenway, hope still on deck
Photo Gallery Game photos
Photo Gallery The scene at Fenway
Audio  Gordon Edes audio slideshow
Yankees celebrate


October 2: Red Sox 10, Yankees 1

Box score
game recap: Card sharks
BOB RYAN: Ramirez man of the hour
names: The famous flock to Fenway
Red Sox Notebook: Clement will get the ball in Game 1
Yankees are set to go coastal
Streets calm after win, playoff clinch
Wild card has cut need for a playoff
Schilling start is good finish
Boston bound for playoffs
Photo Gallery Game photos
Photo Gallery The scene at Fenway
Photo Gallery Sox celebration
Audio  Gordon Edes audio slideshow
Yankees celebrate


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