NEW YORK — Red Sox rookie Marcelo Mayer made a trade with a Yankees fan after Friday’s game. The 22-year-old rookie blasted his first big league home run 410 feet in the right-center field stands here at Yankee Stadium. The young fan, who caught it, gave Mayer the ball in exchange for an autographed bat and another ball.

Yankees' Aaron Boone Makes Anthony Volpe Announcement After Red Sox Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox on Friday, securing a 9-6 win in the series opener. It was an impressive offensive showing for the Yankees, who furthered their lead atop the American League in runs scored.

If this weekend's 3-game set against the Yankees isn't a make-or-break series for the Red Sox, it's pretty darn close.