The New York Yankees are poised to extend their winning streak as they face the Boston Red Sox on Thursday evening. The game is set for 6:10 p.m. EDT at Fenway Park. Presently, the Yankees hold a record of 15-9 and are positioned first in the American League East. Meanwhile, the Red Sox are struggling at 9-15 and sit in fifth place in the same division.
Game Preview
This matchup marks the third meeting between these two teams this season. The Yankees are on a five-game winning streak and will look to build on this momentum. In contrast, the Red Sox have had a rocky start to the season, particularly at home, where they have a record of 5-7.
Probable Pitchers
- Yankees: Cam Schlittler (2-1, 1.95 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, 36 strikeouts)
- Red Sox: Payton Tolle (0-0)
Betting Odds
The betting line favors the Yankees at -156, while the Red Sox are positioned at +131. The over/under for the game is set at 8.5 runs.
Performance Overview
The Yankees have demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, ranking seventh in the majors with a team slugging percentage of .408. Over their last ten games, the Yankees have achieved a record of 7-3 with a batting average of .244. They have outscored their opponents by 13 runs during this span.
In contrast, the Red Sox have struggled recently, posting a 4-6 record in their last ten games. Their batting average during this period is a mere .227, and they hold a 5.06 team ERA, having been outscored by 14 runs.
Key Players to Watch
- Yankees:
- Cody Bellinger: 3 doubles, 3 home runs, 11 RBIs
- Aaron Judge: 10 for 35 with 2 doubles and 6 home runs in the last 10 games
- Red Sox:
- Wilyer Abreu: 4 doubles, 1 triple, 3 home runs, hitting .281
- Willson Contreras: 11 for 36, including a double and 2 home runs in the last 10 games
Injury Updates
In terms of injuries, several key players are sidelined for both teams.
- Red Sox Injuries:
- Roman Anthony: Day-to-day (back)
- Triston Casas: 60-Day IL (knee)
- Patrick Sandoval: 15-Day IL (elbow)
- Others: Kutter Crawford, Sonny Gray, Johan Oviedo, Justin Slaten, Romy Gonzalez, Tanner Houck on IL
- Yankees Injuries:
- Gerrit Cole: 15-Day IL (elbow)
- Carlos Rodon: 15-Day IL (elbow)
- Clarke Schmidt: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Anthony Volpe: 10-Day IL (shoulder)
As the Yankees aim to extend their winning streak against the Red Sox, fans can anticipate an exciting match-up filled with competitive spirit and standout performances.
