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Boston Red Sox Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Rival New York Yankees at Fenway Park

On Sunday afternoon, the New York Yankees (42-26) will face off against the Boston Red Sox (35-36) at Fenway Park in an effort to extend their lead in the AL East. With Max Fried (9-1, 1.84 ERA) starting for the Yankees and Brayan Bello (2-1, 3.96 ERA) for the Red Sox, both teams will be looking to secure a win in the final game of their series. Despite New York being the betting favorite with a -180 opening line, the outcome remains to be seen. The Yankees have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Boston. Please note that this preview was written prior to Saturday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -180 | Red Sox +162
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (-118) | Red Sox +1.5 (-102)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 64%.

New York vs Boston Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees had their three-game winning streak snapped by the Boston Red Sox in the series opener, but still maintain a 4.5-game lead over Toronto in the AL East. Despite the loss, they are looking to bounce back and increase their division lead with a win on Sunday. The team averages 5.46 runs per game and has a .258 batting average, which is second in the league. They lead the league in on-base percentage with .341 and slugging percentage with .461. Aaron Judge has been the most consistent batter for the Yankees, leading the team with a .390 batting average, 26 home runs, and 60 RBI. On the defensive side, New York is giving up 3.87 runs per game, which is ninth in the league. Opponents have a .219 batting average against the Yankees, leading the league. The team's ERA is ninth at 3.63, while their WHIP is sixth at 1.20. With a power ranking of 7, New York is ranked third in offense, ninth in defense, and has a record of 42-26 this season.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox have performed well recently, securing two straight series wins following a series split with the Angels. They are set to play on Sunday aiming for a third consecutive series victory. The team holds impressive offensive statistics, averaging 4.93 runs per game, ranking fifth in the league. Their batting average of .254 is 10th, and their on-base percentage and slugging percentage both rank sixth. Key players include Alex Bregman with a .299 batting average and Rafael Devers leading with 14 home runs and 57 RBI. Defensively, the Red Sox have been giving up an average of 4.67 runs per game, ranking 23rd in the league. Facing New York, Boston has struggled in the past three matchups, with the Yankees securing victories each time. Despite their power ranking of 11 and strong offensive performance, the Red Sox will need to improve defensively to secure more victories in the future.

Boston Red Sox Look to Continue Winning Streak Against New York Yankees

The Boston Red Sox have been on a winning streak, securing victories in five out of their last six games, while the New York Yankees have only managed to split their last six games. In this upcoming matchup, Boston holds an advantage due to their impressive record against left-handed pitching this season and the struggles of the opposing starter in recent road outings. The Yankees, on the other hand, face a challenge offensively as they have not performed as well against right-handed pitchers and will be up against a starter who has excelled in home games. Considering these factors, it is recommended to place a bet on the Boston Red Sox to win the game.

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