Red Sox Face Yankees with playoff implications Looming
BOSTON – A pivotal late-season series begins tonight as the Red Sox host the New York Yankees at Fenway Park, with both teams battling for postseason positioning.The Yankees, leading the majors with 251 home runs, carry a formidable 13-2 record in their last 15 road games dating back to August 6th. Meanwhile, the Red sox are seeking to rebound from a recent slump, notably with runners in scoring position where they are hitting just .096 over their last three games after a strong .363 clip in the previous eight.
This series arrives at a critical juncture for both clubs. the Yankees aim to solidify their playoff standing, while the Red Sox, currently 3-6 since Roman Anthony was sidelined with a strained oblique, need a strong showing to bolster their wild card hopes. The outcome of these games could significantly impact the October landscape for both American League contenders.
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Key Stats & Notes:
* The Red Sox are 8-5 this year when wearing their alternate yellow jerseys, and 16-12 in them since the start of 2024. They previously went 27-7 in those jerseys from 2021-23, prompting debate about whether it’s time to retire them.
* Jarren duran hit his first career pinch-hit home run in the eighth inning of Saturday’s game.
* Garrett Crochet leads the majors with 228 strikeouts in 185 innings pitched. He has recorded seven innings in four of his last seven starts, with double-digit strikeouts in two of those outings.
* crochet is 2-0 with a 2.52 ERA in six career appearances (three starts) against the Yankees.
