Garrett Crochet struck out 11 in seven innings, Trevor Story homered and drove in three runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 12-1 on Saturday.

With the bases loaded and nobody out, the Red Sox found themselves in a familiar spot Saturday afternoon, presented with a primo opportunity to if not put the game away at least make it a lot more comfortable — the exact sort of situation in which they have tended to come up short lately.

Chewing on the aftermath of yet another forgettable showing Friday night, Aaron Boone bristled in his postgame remarks, saying that he didn’t like losing to anyone – but especially the Red Sox. Then he gestured toward a clock,