It didn’t stay tied for long. Hideki Okajima relieved Lester at the start of the seventh and couldn’t get anyone out. Jeter started things with a double off J.D. Drew’s glove along the right-field fence. Damon put down a bunt that Okajima fielded, but he was slow to get it out of his glove and Damon beat it out. Mark Teixeira blooped a single into center field to put the Yankees ahead 3-2.
It was only the second time this season the Red Sox bullpen has failed to protect a tie. (The relievers have held every lead). Jorge Posada finished Okajima with a bloop single to right that loaded the bases, still with nobody out.
Manny Delcarmen relieved Okajima and retired Nick Swisher on a fly to shallow left, but Robinson Cano hit a sacrifice fly to left on which Jason Bay made a diving catch. Damon scored to make it 4-2. Melky Cabrera grounded out to end the inning.