Updated: May 16, 2011 at 11:27 AM

Red Sox sweep the Yankees (11 images)

The Red Sox couldn't have asked to reach .500 for the first time this season in a better way, with a three-game sweep of the struggling Yankees.

New York Yankees Russell Martin tags out Boston Red Sox David Ortiz at the plate in the second inning at Yankee Stadium in New York City on May 15, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo

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New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter sit in the dug out in third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York City on May 13, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo

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New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez hits a single in fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York City on May 13, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo

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Boston Red Sox Adrian Gonzalez tags out New York Yankees Brett Gardner as he gets picket off second base in the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium in New York City on May 15, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo

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