Double Trouble: Red Sox Rookie Dominates Yankees Twice in a Week
A new rivalry might be brewing—one between the Yankees’ bats and a fearless Boston Red Sox rookie who just silenced them again.
Boston’s 22-year-old pitching sensation, Logan Whitaker, delivered another masterclass on the mound Sunday night, shutting down the Yankees for the second time in seven days. What was once considered a surprise is now looking like a statement.
Whitaker didn’t just pitch well—he dominated. He went seven scoreless innings, striking out nine, walking none, and allowing just three hits. Just days earlier, he posted a similar line: six innings, eight strikeouts, one run. Now, he owns New York’s lineup.
The Yankees looked flat, confused, and frustrated. Big names like Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and Giancarlo Stanton failed to adjust. Whitaker mixed his fastball and slider with surgical control, painting the corners and keeping hitters off balance.
He worked quickly. He worked smart. And most importantly, he worked fearlessly.
Boston’s coaching staff raves about Whitaker’s poise. “He’s not pitching like a rookie,” said manager Alex Cora. “He’s attacking some of the best hitters in baseball like he’s been here for years.”
This isn’t just a hot streak—it’s a warning shot.
The Red Sox now sit just a game behind New York in the AL East standings. Their momentum is real, and Whitaker’s emergence is fueling it. While veterans anchor the offense, the rookie is becoming a key part of the rotation.
The Yankees, on the other hand, have a problem. Their offense has grown ice-cold. Over the past week, they’ve scored just five runs in three games against Boston. They’re chasing pitches, missing fastballs, and failing to produce with runners in scoring position.
Manager Aaron Boone admitted the team looked “overmatched.” That’s not a word often used when facing a rookie—but it fits.
Whitaker isn’t just beating the Yankees. He’s embarrassing them.
New York fans are starting to notice. Social media lit up with criticism, not only of the team’s offense but also of their inability to adjust between starts. Meanwhile, Red Sox Nation is already whispering comparisons to past greats.
It’s early, but the impact is real. One week, two dominant outings, and a rookie who’s now a certified Yankee killer.
If the Yankees want to stop the bleeding, they’ll need to find answers fast. Because if Whitaker keeps this up, “Double Trouble” might just turn into a season-long nightmare.