Yankees starter Nathan Eovaldi (2-0) allowed two runs on six hits in 6 1/3 innings on Saturday to earn the victory against the Red Sox.
"I thought he pitched in extremely well," catcher Brian McCann said. "When he pitches in, they have to cheat to that. Once they start cheating, they have to start expanding. He pitched to both sides of the plate effectively, and had them off balance. ... I think he's getting better and better, I really do."
The damage off Eovaldi came via a solo homer from Dustin Pedroia and an RBI double from Mookie Betts.
"I didn't think they were that bad today," Eovaldi said. "When we were at home with the Mets, they were a lot worse. I was like, 'Wow, we're at home!' New York-New York."
Eovaldi's next start is set for Thursday against the Orioles.