Contreras Homers and Drives in 3 as Red Sox Beat Yankees 5-3

Willson Contreras delivered a standout performance on Friday night, homering and driving in three runs to power the Boston Red Sox to a 5-3 win over the New York Yankees. Contreras' offensive explosion proved to be the difference in a tightly contested matchup between the longtime rivals.

The Red Sox offense came alive at key moments, with Contreras setting the tone from the start. His continued hot streak has been a major boost for Boston's lineup as the team pushes for a postseason berth.

The victory gave the Red Sox an important edge in the divisional race.