Jazz Chisholm’s big bat, confident words fuel Yankees’ 5-3 win at Fenway

BOSTON — Jazz Chisholm Jr. backed up a bold postgame declaration that the Yankees are "the best team in the league" with a three-hit performance Saturday, helping New York to a 5-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Sept. 13, 2025.

Chisholm’s third-inning run-scoring single and a fifth-inning solo home run off Boston right-hander Brayan Bello were key blows in a game the Yankees controlled after an early push. The homer was Chisholm’s 29th of the season; he also has 30 stolen bases, leaving him one shy of his first 30-30 campaign.

"All I want to do is help the team win and I felt like I did that today," Chisholm said after the game. It was his third straight multi-hit game and his fifth RBI during that span. Chisholm has a 1.066 OPS in 11 games against Boston this year.

Chisholm has delivered at the plate and on the bases since arriving from the Miami Marlins prior to last year’s trade deadline. Saturday was his 162nd game as a Yankee; in that span he has amassed 40 homers and 48 stolen bases. According to statistician Katie Sharp, Chisholm is just the sixth player in franchise history to reach 40 home runs in his first 162 games with the team, joining Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez, Jason Giambi, Roger Maris and Babe Ruth.

Manager Aaron Boone praised Chisholm’s production but also noted how injuries curtailed what might have been an even more prolific season. Chisholm missed all of May with an oblique strain and was sidelined for 28 games this season while also dealing with foot and groin issues. Boone said those absences and lingering ailments cost the team nearly two months of Chisholm stealing bases.

Chisholm’s versatility has been tested defensively this season. The Yankees originally acquired him with the expectation he would play second base, allowing Gleyber Torres to remain at shortstop before Torres resisted a move to third as he approached free agency. Chisholm agreed to shift to third base for stretches in 2024 and again early this season while DJ LeMahieu was not comfortable playing third. Team evaluations of his work at third have been mixed, but Chisholm is back at second and has been strong on both sides of the ball.

On Saturday, New York’s offense got the first run when Chisholm poked a squib grounder for an RBI single in the top of the first. His single in the third plated Aaron Judge and his fifth-inning homer extended the lead to 4-0. The Red Sox chipped away late but could not complete a comeback; the Yankees closed the game with bullpen work that preserved the margin.

Chisholm’s 30 stolen bases this season put him in position to become New York’s first 30-30 player since Alfonso Soriano, who recorded back-to-back 30-30 seasons in 2002 and 2003. Boone called Chisholm’s progress "really impressive," noting the missed time and physical limitations that slowed the player’s stolen-base totals.

Since joining the Yankees, Chisholm has been a central figure in the club’s lineup construction and infield alignment. His arrival prompted a reshuffling of infield roles and sparked discussions about where he best fits defensively. Regardless of position, Chisholm’s combination of power and speed has provided the Yankees with a dynamic presence atop and through the lineup.

The win over Boston keeps New York moving as the regular season winds toward its conclusion. Chisholm’s continued health and production will be a key factor for the Yankees if they are to sustain their run and for his bid to reach the 30-30 milestone.