Mayer’s home run is the lone positive for Boston so far in this game. The Sox trail 8-1 in the sixth inning. The Yankees pounded starter Walker Buehler for seven runs (five earned), seven hits, two homers and two walks in the first two innings.

I n the top of the first inning, the Red Sox went down in order. Before Walker Buehler’s gum even lost its flavor, he was in a jam. He nearly navigated his way out of it by way