New York Yankees pulled off the upset to defeat Boston Red Sox. New York Yankees entered the game as the underdog, with a 42% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New York Yankees refused to go away, chipping away at Boston Red Sox's lead until New York Yankees took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Boston Red Sox never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, New York Yankees had earned the upset.