Yankees at Red Sox series

In the first game of a July 7 double header, Red Sox starting pitcher Franklin Morales wiped his brow after giving up the second homer in the first inning, this one to Yankees Andrew Jones, putting the Yankees ahead 4-0. The Red Sox lost the series opener on July 6, 10-8. They lost Game 2 6-1.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Freddy Garcia gave up 5 runs in less than two innings the last time he faced the Red Sox. But in Game 2 of this four-game series he held Boston at bay, giving up just one run through seven innings.

Dustin Pedroia, out of the lineup for several weeks with an injured thumb, gestured with his bandaged hand as he chated with Cody Ross, right, during Game 1 of the day-night double header.

David Ortiz reacted after scoring a run against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning of the second of a four game series against the Yankees.

Kelly Shoppach, catching the first game of the double header, reacted after striking out in the fifth inning.

New York Yankees’ Nick Swisher rounded the bases on his three-run home run as Boston Red Sox shortstop Mike Aviles, left, and starting pitcher Franklin Morales, right, watched in the first inning of Game 2 of the series. Until today, Morales had not allowed a homerun in his three starts.

Daniel Nava struck out in the third inning. He is hitting .285 on the season.

The one thing Franklin Morales had going for him in Game 2 of the series with the Yankees was his pick off move. Here Mike Aviles put the tag on Yankees Alex Rodriguez in the third inning after he was caught in a rundown between first and second base.

Yankees Derek Jeter congratgulated Nick Swisher at home plate after Swisher’s three-run homer. Jeter had five hits in the series through two games.

Yankees Robinson Cano fell away from the plate after getting hit in the hand by a first inning pitch by Sox starting pitcher Franklin Morales.

Nick Punto and the Red Sox dropped the first game of a four-game series against the Yankees on Friday night. The Yankees rallied in the late innings to take the lead and go on to a 10-8 victory at Fenway Park.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia belted a three-run home run in the first inning of the opening game of this weekend’s Red Sox-Yankees series at Fenway Park. Saltalamacchia’s home run helped the Red Sox recover from a rough first inning in which the Yankees took a 5-0 lead.

Catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia had another key play when he tagged Alex Rodriguez out at the plate when Rodriguez tried to score on Nick Swisher’s infield grounder in the fifth inning. Red Sox second baseman Nick Punto fired to the plate to catch Rodriguez.

Adrian Gonzalez connected for an RBI double in the first inning.

Yankees Curtis Granderson (left) and Alex Rodriguez celebrated after scoring in the first inning. They both came home on a single by Mark Teixeira.

Navy Seals delivered the American flag as the Navy Band Northeast from Newport, RI performed the national anthem before the game.

Alex Rodriguez was hit by a pitch from Red Sox starter Josh Beckett in the first inning. Rodriguez came around to score later in the inning.

Josh Beckett faced the entire Yankees lineup in the first inning and gave up five runs on four hits. He also walked a batter and hit another. But he was rescued by his own offense, which also put up five runs in the first inning.

Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda faced all nine Red Sox hitters in the first inning, allowing five runs on five hits, including a three-run home run by Jarrod Saltalamacchia.

David Ortiz was honored for reaching the 400 career home run milestone prior to the start of the game.

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino presented David Ortiz with an award to commemorate Ortiz’ 400th career home run.

New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez warmed up in front of the American League East standings before the first of a four-game series between the Yankees and Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia rwas forced to watch the game from the dugout. He was put on the disabled list because of a right thumb injury.

Alex Rodriguez waved to fans prior to the series opener.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi watched his team hit during batting practice.

David Ortiz spoke with Andruw Jones of the New York Yankees during batting practice.