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Boston Red Sox Favored to Extend Winning Streak Against New York Yankees in Key AL East Matchup

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will face off in a highly anticipated game in the AL East, renewing their longstanding rivalry. The Yankees will be looking to bounce back after the Red Sox won two of three games in their last series. Ryan Yarbrough will take the mound for the Yankees with a 4.17 ERA, while Garrett Crochet will start for the Red Sox with a 2.35 ERA. Boston is favored to win, with the current line at -141. The game is scheduled for 7:10 EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees +127 | Red Sox -141
• Spread: Yankees +1.5 (-165) | Red Sox -1.5 (+145)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 59%.

New York vs Boston Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees are currently leading the AL East and are seeking revenge against the Red Sox after losing the series last week. They hold a four-game lead over the Blue Jays and are nine games ahead of Boston. Despite a rest disadvantage, the Yankees won their last game with Aaron Judge hitting his 25th home run of the season. Judge has the best batting average in baseball at .394 and has 59 RBIs. Paul Goldschmidt and Ben Rice also contributed to the win. Ryan Yarbrough will make his 7th start with an ERA of 4.17. The Yankees have a power ranking of 7, ranking 1st in offense, 10th in defense, and have a season record of 42-25.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox are currently in the midst of trying to make up ground in the AL East, with a focus on stealing wins from the division-leading Yankees. They recently won the first series in New York, taking two out of three games, and will now aim to gain more ground in Fenway. The team has won four of their last five games, including their last two against the Yankees and two out of three against the Rays. Jarren Duran, the team's leadoff hitter, had a standout performance in their last game with a leadoff home run in the first inning. Duran leads the team in hits and stolen bases, with a .271 batting average and five home runs on the season. Rafael Devers is the team's top home run hitter with 14 on the year and 57 RBIs, batting second as their DH. Abraham Toro also homered in the last game against the Rays, hitting .330 in limited plate appearances. Pitcher Garrett Crochet has been the team's ace this season, making his 15th start with a 6-4 record and a 2.35 ERA, striking out 110 batters in 88 innings. The Red Sox currently have a power ranking of 11 and are ranked fifth for offense but 23rd for defense, with an overall record of 34-36. In their last three matchups, the Yankees went 2-1 against the Red Sox.

Boston Red Sox Poised for Victory Against New York Yankees at Fenway Park

The Boston Red Sox have emerged victorious in two out of the first three games against the New York Yankees and are poised to secure another win at Fenway Park with their ace pitcher on the mound. Crochet's impressive 2.35 ERA has positioned him as a potential candidate for an All-Star appearance, having led the Red Sox to victory in his past two outings. Noteworthy is Crochet's ability to consistently strike out nine or more batters in his last three games, exemplified by a standout performance against the Braves where he tallied 12 strikeouts while allowing just one earned run. In addition, the Red Sox have the added advantage of rest, having enjoyed a day off without travel following their series against Tampa Bay, while the Yankees continue to battle it out with the Royals. Opposing pitcher Yarbrough has demonstrated vulnerability in his last five games, giving up at least one home run in each outing. With the Red Sox's positive momentum and favorable circumstances, a victory appears likely in this matchup. It is recommended to place your bet on the Red Sox for the win.

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