Why did the Red Sox wear yellow and blue against New York Yankees instead of iconic red and navy?

The Boston Red Sox made headlines when they unveiled their yellow and blue City Connect uniforms. The sparkling yellow and blue jerseys are a far cry from the famous red and navy that is synonymous with the club’s moniker.

The Boston Red Sox City Connect jerseys were originally released on Patriot’s Day during the 2021 season to bring the entire city together for the key civic holiday. Patriot’s Day is a nationally recognized holiday in Massachusetts, and the Red Sox play a game at 11:05 a.m. every year.

The legendary Boston Marathon is held on the third Monday of April during this time, which connects the yellow and blue City Connect jerseys to the MLB franchise. The Boston Marathon, being the world’s oldest marathon, is a vital part of the city’s history and identity, which inspired the color palette for the jerseys.

The City Connect jerseys, which feature the marathon’s iconic yellow and blue colors, were created to bring the entire city together while also honoring the historic event. This isn’t the only link between the Sox jersey and the Boston Marathon or the city itself.

On one sleeve, there is a little patch shaped like a race bib with the number 617, which is the area code for the neighborhood in Boston where Fenway Park is located.

Baseball is a game full of superstitions shared by players, coaches, and fans. While some are simply coincidences, certain fans believe in the power of magic in particular situations. Enter Boston’s City Connect jerseys, which appear to increase the team’s performance while they are worn.

The trend of success while wearing the jerseys continued during Sunday’s matchup against the New York Yankees. The team walked away with a 6-2 victory over their historic rivals, pushing their all-time record while wearing the uniforms to 18-4.