Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a two-out, three-run homer in a five-run first inning off Walker Buehler Friday night for the host New York Yankees, who raced out to a big lead and earned a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox in the first meeting of the season between the rivals.

2) Red Sox starter Walker Buehler gave up five runs on five hits (two homers) and one walk in a disastrous first inning. He pitched just 2 innings and allowed seven runs (five earned runs), seven hits and two walks while striking out two. He also hit a batter to force in a run with the bases loaded. His ERA jumped to 5.18 ERA.

The tarp was placed on the field at Yankee Stadium prior to the scheduled start of their 7:05 p.m. Friday night game against Boston.

New York Yankees closer Luke Weaver received a platelet-rich plasma injection designed to speed healing in his injured left hamstring, according to the Associated Press (h/t ESPN).

Yankees closer Luke Weaver, who is out four to six weeks with an injured left hamstring, received a platelet rich plasma injection, while Giancarlo Stanton's minor league rehabilitation assignment is on track to begin next week.

Yankees closer Luke Weaver had a platelet rich plasma injection in his injured left hamstring, and designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is on track to start a minor league rehabilitation assignment nex

Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera, who had surgery to repair a fractured left ankle last month, said he was told there is a "small possibility" he'll return this season.

Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera suffered a brutal, fractured ankle in a game three weeks ago against the Mariners at Seattle.