Yankees vs Red Sox starting pitchers
- Kutter Crawford for Boston Red Sox
- Marcus Stroman for New York Yankees
Yankees vs Red Sox statistics
| Stat |
Yankees |
Red Sox |
| Hits |
869 (11th) |
911 (3rd) |
| Batting Average |
.248 (12th) |
.258 (3rd) |
| Runs Batted In |
500 (1st) |
471 (8th) |
| Runs |
520 (1st) |
489 (Tied-8th) |
| Home Runs |
152 (2nd) |
122 (8th) |
| Walks |
420 (1st) |
321 (14th) |
| Stolen Bases |
43 (29th) |
96 (6th) |
| Strikeouts |
842 (20th) |
986 (4th) |
| Pitches |
15911 (2nd) |
15440 (8th) |
Boston Red Sox recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/26/24 |
vs New York Yankees |
W |
9-7 |
| 7/24/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
L |
20-7 |
| 7/23/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
W |
6-0 |
| 7/22/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
L |
9-8 F/12 |
| 7/21/24 |
@ Los Angeles Dodgers |
L |
9-6 |
New York Yankees recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/26/24 |
@ Boston Red Sox |
L |
9-7 |
| 7/24/24 |
vs New York Mets |
L |
12-3 |
| 7/23/24 |
vs New York Mets |
L |
3-2 |
| 7/22/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
9-1 |
| 7/21/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
6-4 |
Yankees vs Red Sox predictions
As we gear up for another classic showdown between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, eyes are inevitably on some key players who might swing the odds in their teams' favor. For the Yankees, all eyes are on Aaron Judge, whose power-hitting capabilities can turn the game on its head. With a projected batting average around .299, including a likelihood of smashing a home run, expect some fireworks from him. Juan Soto is another player to watch, having enjoyed a robust season, and his knack for getting on base consistently might just set the table for those big innings the Yankees thrive on.
On the flip side, the Boston Red Sox have their own lineup of heavy hitters, with Rafael Devers standing out this season. Projecting a strong performance, Devers is likely to hit well against Yankees pitching, with potential extra-base hits boosting his team’s scoring chances. Additionally, the speed of Jarren Duran could be pivotal, especially if he manages to get on base early. His ability to steal bases and disrupt the rhythm of the Yankees' pitchers could be a game changer, setting up scoring positions that the Red Sox will want to capitalize on to secure a win.
Considering both teams' dynamics and current form, this matchup is poised to be a nail-biter. However, the balance might tilt in favor of the Boston Red Sox due to their slightly superior pitching stats and home field advantage at Fenway Park. The Sox pitchers, particularly Kutter Crawford, have performed impressively this season, suggesting they might just handle the Yankees’ batters effectively. With tight games like these, it often boils down to which team makes the most of their scoring opportunities, and my gut says the Red Sox have the edge this time around.
Boston Red Sox injuries
- Dalton Guthrie (LF): Day-To-Day
- Justin Slaten (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Chris Martin (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Triston Casas (1B): 60-Day-IL
- Vaughn Grissom (2B): 10-Day-IL
New York Yankees injuries
- Chase Hampton (RP): Day-To-Day
- Sean Boyle (RP): Day-To-Day
- Caleb Durbin (SS): Day-To-Day
- Giancarlo Stanton (DH): 10-Day-IL
- Jon Berti (3B): 60-Day-IL
Yankees vs Red Sox game info
| Venue |
Fenway Park |
| Location |
Boston, Massachusetts |
| First pitch |
Sat 7:15 PM |
| TV |
FOX |
| Temperature |
82° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
