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Yankees and Red Sox Square Off in Pivotal Series Tiebreaker at Home on Friday

The New York Yankees will face off against the Boston Red Sox at home on Friday at 7:15 PM Eastern, with the series currently tied at two wins each. Tanner Houck will be starting for the Red Sox with an ERA of 3.24, while Clarke Schmidt will be on the mound for the Yankees with an ERA of 2.34. New York is the betting favorite with a -142 opening line that has remained unchanged. Please note that this article was written before Thursday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox +129 | Yankees -142
• Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-163) | Yankees -1.5 (+145)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 59%.

Boston vs New York Stats

Boston Red Sox

In game two, RHP Tanner Houck will be taking the mound for the Red Sox. Despite recent struggles, he has won two of his last three starts against New York. Currently holding an 8-10 record with a 3.24 ERA, Houck has been more effective on the road this season with an ERA of 3.12. He has been performing well in night games, with an ERA of 2.87 and holding opponents to under .230 at the plate. The Red Sox, averaging 4.77 runs per game, have shown strength at the plate this season, ranking 5th in overall batting average and hitting more home runs on the road. However, they have struggled in September, ranking 28th in strikeout rate and bottom 10 in walks received. Boston is ranked 7th in offense, 24th in defense, and has a record of 74-71 this season.

New York Yankees Analysis

On Friday, RHP Clarke Schmidt will be starting for the Yankees against the Red Sox. Schmidt has had some ups and downs in his recent outings, but he is looking to build on a solid start in September. Despite some struggles at home and in night games, Schmidt has a respectable record and ERA for the season. The Yankees have been performing well offensively, ranking second in the league for scoring and eighth in batting average. However, they have been hitting slightly weaker at home and in night games recently. New York leads the league in home runs per game but has seen a dip in extra-base hits. Overall, the Yankees have a power ranking of 11 and a record of 84-62, with Boston having won two out of their last three matchups against them.

New York Yankees Dominate AL Central with Stellar Offense and Strategic Approach

The New York Yankees are currently competing for the top spot in the AL Central and are focused on strategically approaching each game. The team's offense is performing exceptionally well, ranking in the top 10 for walks received and strikeouts per game. Additionally, the Yankees have hit the highest number of home runs in baseball. It is worth noting that player Houck has experienced a decline in performance in recent months, characterized by a low strikeout rate and high on-base average. This presents a favorable opportunity for the Yankees to capitalize on their strengths in the upcoming match. Considering this, a wager on the New York Yankees to win seems prudent.

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