Despite chances, Red Sox can’t stop Yankees

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BOSTON — Facing an uphill climb early when starter Nathan Eovaldi left after one inning with right elbow discomfort, the Yankees stunned the Red Sox with a late-inning surge en route to a 9-4 victory on Wednesday night at Fenway Park.

The Bombers trailed, 4-1, after six, only to shell Boston’s bullpen for a five-spot in a game-turning seventh and add three more in the eighth. Capping a four-hit game, slugging prospect Gary Sanchez smoked his first career homer in the eighth, a majestic drive to center field.

Drew Pomeranz pitched well over 5 1/3 innings, …

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