BOSTON — Lewis Gil had a night he didn’t expect to enjoy, yet the outcome told a different story.

The right-handed pitcher put up impressive stats: 6 1/3 innings without allowing a run, yielding only two hits and three walks. It’s quite possible that replicating this performance will be a challenge.

As the Yankees look to integrate Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon back into their rotation soon, they’re assessing which starters can consistently deliver strong performances.

On that somewhat unusual Tuesday evening, Gill’s stellar outing led the Red Sox to a 4-0 victory, adding a new layer of complexity to the Yankees’ rotation considerations.

“It was definitely a solid outing,” Gill remarked, using interpreter Marlon Abreu. “I think the key was really mixing my pitches effectively.”

Gill managed to avoid significant contact, even facing seven balls that clocked in at 98 mph or more. The Red Sox batters swung at him 29 times but only connected four times.

Despite the chill in the air — “It’s definitely cold tonight,” Gill noted — he maintained his composure. His four-seam fastball was clocked at an average of 95.4 mph, slightly down from 96.6 mph in 2024. Although he began the year strong, his velocity dropped to 93.6 mph against Boston.

Nonetheless, he displayed good command, lowering his ERA to 4.11. He didn’t record a strikeout past the second inning but used only seven pitches to navigate the fourth. In the sixth, a sharp hit from Roman Anthony struck Jose Caballero, and in the seventh, though he allowed two walks and one out, Brent Headrick came through to rescue him.

Manager Aaron Boone highlighted the differences in Gill’s pitch selection. “I thought his second pitch was well-matched with his fastball. He executed well with a lead. Getting through the seventh on a cold night here was huge for us in this series.”

Looking ahead, decisions regarding the rotation will unfold later this week, especially as Carlos Rodon prepares to begin his rehab. Will Warren, who appears to be the current No. 5 starter, has been impressive with a 2.49 ERA. Ryan Weathers also showed his capabilities with a 3.18 ERA, pitching 7 1/3 innings while striking out eight without giving up any runs.

Meanwhile, Gill stated, “I’m not really thinking about the rotation situation.”

“My main focus is on executing my pitches and getting those strikeouts. I know the Yankees understand that,” he added, reflecting on his performance where he managed 19 outs without conceding a run.