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Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees Gear Up for High-Stakes Divisional Showdown - Key Players Missing due to Injuries, Yankees Favored to Win

The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees are set to face off in a highly anticipated matchup on Saturday. The Red Sox are looking to bounce back after a recent string of losses, while the Yankees are riding high with a comfortable lead in the AL East. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries. Garrett Crochet and Ryan Yarbrough will be the starting pitchers for their respective teams. The Yankees are favored to win, with the opening line at -110. Be sure to check out our prediction for this exciting game and place your bets accordingly.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox -105 | Yankees -110
• Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-222) | Yankees -1.5 (+185)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 52%.

Boston vs New York Stats

Boston Red Sox

Currently, the Boston Red Sox are positioned in the top 10 in several hitting categories, including runs scored, slugging percentage, batting average, and on-base percentage. Rafael Devers has been the standout hitter for the team, leading in doubles, home runs, and RBI. Wilyer Abreu leads in home runs and Jarren Duran has also been a productive player. As a team, Boston has showcased strength in extra base hits. On the mound, the Red Sox rank in the middle of the pack in Quality Starts, ERA, WHIP, and batting average allowed. Garrett Crochet will be starting the next game with notable statistics in wins, ERA, WHIP, and strikeouts. In terms of power rankings, Boston is 7th in offense, 23rd in defense, and has a record of 30-34 this season.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees are performing strongly in several key hitting categories, including on-base percentage, slugging percentage, runs scored, and batting average. Aaron Judge and Ben Rice have been particularly productive, with Judge leading the team in multiple offensive statistics. The team has had success on the mound as well, ranking first in batting average against and displaying solid pitching stats overall. The Yankees have a power ranking of 3 and are performing well on both offense and defense, with a record of 38-23. In their recent matchups against Boston, New York went 2-1.

Yankees vs Red Sox: Pitching Duel Expected in Divisional Showdown

The New York Yankees have shown strong performance this season leading the American League East, however they have struggled against division rivals in their last six games, winning only two. On the other hand, Boston Red Sox's pitcher Garrett Crochet has had an impressive start to his career with a remarkable ERA of 1.98, ranking 5th in baseball, and a WHIP of 1.06, ranking 21st. Despite his outstanding performance, Crochet has lacked run support from his team, resulting in a 1-3 record in his last four starts. In comparison, New York's pitcher Ryan Yarbrough has also performed well, boasting a 2.83 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in a limited number of innings pitched compared to Crochet. The upcoming game between these two teams is anticipated to be a competitive matchup given the contrasting pitching performances.

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