Red Sox vs Yankees starting pitchers
- Clarke Schmidt for New York Yankees
- Tanner Houck for Boston Red Sox
Red Sox vs Yankees statistics
Stat |
Red Sox |
Yankees |
Hits |
1297 (Tied-4th) |
1236 (9th) |
Batting Average |
.255 (5th) |
.250 (9th) |
Runs Batted In |
671 (7th) |
707 (3rd) |
Runs |
697 (8th) |
736 (2nd) |
Home Runs |
183 (8th) |
217 (1st) |
Walks |
446 (16th) |
600 (1st) |
Stolen Bases |
129 (8th) |
71 (26th) |
Strikeouts |
1429 (3rd) |
1188 (21st) |
Pitches |
22056 (4th) |
22544 (1st) |
New York Yankees recent games
Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
9/12/24 |
vs Boston Red Sox |
W |
2-1 F/10 |
9/11/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
W |
4-3 F/11 |
9/10/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
L |
5-0 |
9/9/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
W |
10-4 |
9/8/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
L |
2-1 |
Boston Red Sox recent games
Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
9/12/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
L |
2-1 F/10 |
9/11/24 |
vs Baltimore Orioles |
W |
5-3 F/10 |
9/10/24 |
vs Baltimore Orioles |
L |
5-3 |
9/9/24 |
vs Baltimore Orioles |
W |
12-3 |
9/8/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
L |
7-2 |
Red Sox vs Yankees predictions
Heading into the face-off at Yankee Stadium, the Boston Red Sox are pinning hopes on key players to turn around their road game performances. Tanner Houck, with his respectable 3.24 ERA and a whipping 150 strikeouts this season, looks primed to tackle the Yankees' lineup. On the batting front, Rafael Devers and Jarren Duran would need to bring their A-game. Devers, who has driven in 81 runs so far, seems ready to add significantly to that tally, potentially testing the Yankees' defensive alignments. Duran, swinging with a .285 average, could very well be the spark with his speed and ability to get on base, setting the stage for some crucial plays.
On the flip side, the New York Yankees have Aaron Judge, the powerhouse of their batting lineup, ready to make a significant impact. His towering 51 home runs have kept fans on the edge of their seats, and we can expect him to be a central figure in this game as well. Judge not only brings power but also a solid .319 batting average, making him a dual threat regardless of who’s pitching. Clarke Schmidt, who's been quite effective from the mound with a sparkling 2.34 ERA, could prove to be a thorn in the side for Red Sox hitters. His command and ability to control the game's tempo will be crucial for the Yankees to maintain their home dominance.
Bearing in mind the home advantage and the current momentum, the Yankees appear to be the favorites to clinch this game. Their combination of strong pitching from Schmidt and explosive batting led by Judge gives them the upper hand against the Red Sox in this crucial division matchup. Of course, baseball is full of surprises, and the Red Sox have the talent to create an upset. However, with the Yankees' consistent performance and strategic prowess on their home turf this season, they are likely to extend their lead in the series.
New York Yankees injuries
- Cody Poteet (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Lou Trivino (RP): 60-Day-IL
- JT Brubaker (SP): 60-Day-IL
- DJ LeMahieu (3B): 10-Day-IL
- Jonathan Loaisiga (RP): 60-Day-IL
Boston Red Sox injuries
- Rob Refsnyder (LF): Day-To-Day
- Tanner Houck (SP): Day-To-Day
- Chris Martin (RP): Day-To-Day
- Luis Garcia (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Isaiah Campbell (RP): 60-Day-IL
Red Sox vs Yankees game info
Venue |
Yankee Stadium |
Location |
Bronx, New York |
First pitch |
Fri 7:05 PM |
Temperature |
76° |
Chance of Rain |
0% |