Yankees record 100 wins in a season for 1st time since 2009

The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 8-5 on Saturday to pick up their 100th win of the season.

It's the first time they've reached the mark since winning 103 in 2009, the last time the Yankees won the World Series.

Saturday was an all-around historic day for the Bronx Bombers. They set a new major-league record for home runs in a season and Miguel Andujar broke the franchise rookie record for doubles during the team's 100th victory of the year.

The Red Sox, meanwhile, have recorded 107 triumphs, making this the only season to date where both teams have crossed the century mark in wins. With the Houston Astros also winners of more than 100 games, it's the first time three different teams in one league have reached the milestone.

New York's win wound up being much closer than it initially appeared. Entering the eighth, the Yankees held a commanding 8-2 lead before the Red Sox started chipping away, forcing an Aroldis Chapman appearance to shut the door in the ninth.

The rivals face off one more time on Sunday before the postseason begins. The Yankees will host the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday in the American League wild-card game.