 That year , the Red Sox won an eventful season series against the Yankees . A 13 @-@ inning comeback win for the Yankees on July 1 was punctuated by a catch from Derek Jeter , who ran and dove into the stands at full speed and came out with facial lacerations when Trot Nixon hit a pop up in an area deep behind third base . On July 24 , Jason Varitek shoved his glove into the face of the Yankees ' Álex Rodríguez after Rodríguez was hit by a pitch from Bronson Arroyo , causing a bench @-@ clearing brawl . Though he was ejected ( along with Rodríguez ) from the game following the incident , the moment sparked Boston to an 11 – 10 come @-@ from @-@ behind victory . Both Rodríguez and Varitek were each suspended four games and fined $ 2 @,@ 000 for the brawl . 
