Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 14, 2024

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Sep 14, 2024 6:10 AM
The New York Yankees, riding a 3-game home win streak, look to extend their lead in the AL East as they host their arch-rivals, the Boston Red Sox, at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, September 14th at 1:05 PM. The Yankees currently hold a 2-0 series lead and a 6-5 advantage in the regular season series. With their home record standing at 41-32, the Yankees aim to capitalize on their home-field advantage against the Red Sox.
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Red Sox vs Yankees starting pitchers

  • Gerrit Cole for New York Yankees
  • Brayan Bello for Boston Red Sox

Red Sox vs Yankees statistics

Stat Red Sox Yankees
Hits 1306 (4th) 1243 (9th)
Batting Average .255 (5th) .250 (8th)
Runs Batted In 675 (7th) 712 (Tied-2nd)
Runs 701 (Tied-8th) 741 (2nd)
Home Runs 185 (8th) 218 (1st)
Walks 447 (16th) 606 (1st)
Stolen Bases 129 (8th) 71 (26th)
Strikeouts 1441 (3rd) 1195 (21st)
Pitches 22206 (4th) 22691 (1st)

New York Yankees recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/13/24 vs Boston Red Sox W 5-4
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

Boston Red Sox recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/13/24 @ New York Yankees L 5-4
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

Red Sox vs Yankees predictions

As the Boston Red Sox square off against the New York Yankees, eyes will be on key players like Jarren Duran and Rafael Devers to deliver standout performances. Duran, known for his speed and ability to get on base, is projected to showcase a solid mix of base hits and potentially a couple of extra-base knocks in this series. On the pitching side, Brayan Bello, who's had a rollercoaster season, will need to bring his A-game. His ability to strike out batters could be crucial, but he'll need to keep his walks down to keep the Yankees' powerful lineup in check.

For the New York Yankees, all eyes are likely to be on Aaron Judge, their standout center fielder. Judge, having a phenomenal season, seems ready to add more home runs to his tally, particularly in the high-stakes atmosphere at Yankee Stadium. On the mound, Gerrit Cole looks set to lead the pitching staff. Known for his sharp command and ability to rack up strikeouts, Cole's performance could be a deciding factor in containing the Red Sox’s lineup. The Yankees will also need strong showings from players like Anthony Rizzo and DJ LeMahieu to build early leads and apply pressure.

Analyzing both team dynamics and player projections, the New York Yankees appear to have the upper edge in this matchup, especially with their stronger bullpen and the home-field advantage at Yankee Stadium. The presence of high-caliber players who perform well under pressure, such as Judge and Cole, further tilts the prediction in their favor. While the Red Sox have the potential to surprise, particularly if their younger talents step up, the Yankees' consistent strength in both offense and defense positions them as the likely victors in this riveting series finale.

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
  • Chris Martin (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Luis Garcia (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Tanner Houck (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Isaiah Campbell (RP): 60-Day-IL

Red Sox vs Yankees game info

Venue Yankee Stadium
Location Bronx, New York
First pitch Sat 1:05 PM
Temperature 82°
Chance of Rain 0%

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