NEW YORK — The Red Sox played a winnable game in Thursday’s series opener at Yankee Stadium. But a four-hit night from an offense that went 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position wasn’t enough and Boston fell, 2-1, in 10 innings.

Boston failed to gain any ground in the American League wild card race. The Twins had the night off but the Tigers (4-2 loss to Colorado) and Mariners (5-4 loss to Texas) did play. The Red Sox are back to one game above .500 at 74-73 and enter Friday with a 4½ game gap to close with 15 games to go. Is there still time?

“You’ve got to stay positive,” said third baseman Rafael Devers (through translator Carlos Villoria Benítez. “If you come tomorrow and win and then win the next two games, then you’re right back there again in the fight. You have to just keep playing, stay positive and anything can happen.”

FanGraphs lists Boston’s postseason odds at just 5%. The Sox will play three more times in the Bronx before an off day Monday, then a three-game series against the Rays at Tropicana Field. On Friday, the Twins will begin a home series with the Reds, the Tigers will begin a set against the Orioles in Baltimore and the Mariners will keep playing Texas.

WILD CARD STANDINGS:

1. Baltimore Orioles — 83-64 (.565) +4.5 games

2. Kansas City Royals — 80-67 (.544) +1.5 games

3. Minnesota Twins — 78-68 (.534)

Others in the race:

4. Detroit Tigers — 75-72 (.510) — 3.5 games back

T-5. Boston Red Sox — 74-73 (.503) — 4.5 games back

T-5. Seattle Mariners — 74-73 (.503) — 4.5 games back

NEWTON, Mass. — A pro-Israel rally in a Boston suburb turned violent Thursday evening when a passerby was shot during a scuffle after confronting a group of demonstrators, authorities said.

Police were called at 6:40 p.m. to the scene of what they described as a small rally in Newton. Words were exchanged before a passerby rapidly crossed the street and tackled one of the demonstrators, Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said.

“A scuffle ensued. During that scuffle, the individual who had come across the street was shot by a member of the demonstrating group,” Ryan said during a news conference late Thursday.

Scott Hayes, 47, of Framingham, was arrested on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and violation of a constitutional right causing injury. He is scheduled to be arraigned in district court Friday, Ryan said.

The shooting victim, who was not identified, was being treated at a hospital for life-threatening injuries, Ryan said.

Acting Newton Police Chief George McMains asked witnesses to provide investigators with photos or videos of the confrontation. He said police would provide extra patrols at “houses of worship” over the next several days.

Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller called the shooting a “frightening incident” and asked for everyone to remain calm as police investigate.

“I know people will have a lot of questions, and we will share information with Newtonians and the press when we are able,” Fuller said. “It’s really early stages of an active investigation.”

After missing last week and seeing the field sparingly against Murray State, sophomore tight end Brett Norfleet will return to action against Boston College, according to Pete Thamel.

Norfleet only recorded one reception for four yards in the opening matchup with the Racers on very limited snaps. Prior to week one, he had experienced some hip pain that left him questionable. He practiced in a green jersey, signifying no-contact, leading up to week one.

The O’Fallon, Mo product broke out last year for the Tigers, posting 197 yards and three touchdowns, while also becoming one of quarterback Brady Cook’s most trusted targets.

In the absence of Norfleet, Tyler Stephens and Jordon Harris have stepped into his role. Stephens has picked up three receptions for 22 yards early in the season and Harris earned his first career reception as a Tiger last week, good for nine yards.

The Tiger offense hasn’t faltered without Norfleet, scoring 51 points in week one and 38 the one after. Not much of those points have been a result of a pass, with only one passing touchdown being thrown and nine on the ground.

Norfleet will prove a valuable weapon for Cook heading into Saturday’s matchup with the Eagles. Boston College, led defensively by safety Carter Davis and defensive ends Neto Okpala and Donovan Ezeiruaku, have allowed only 347 passing yards through two games. Majority of those came in week once, facing Florida State’s D.J. Uiagalelei.

Missouri kicks off from Faurot Field against Boston College at 11:45 a.m. on the SEC Network.

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