Yankees/Red Sox Game 1
After picking up a win on Wednesday, the Yankees are on the winning track to take on rival Boston Red Sox this weekend at Yankee Stadium. Both the Yankees and the Red Sox currently trail the red-hot Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East.
The Yankees/Red Sox are always up for heated battles, and this series seemingly will prove to be no different. Both teams are currently struggling slightly, and are looking for any way to pick up wins.
The Red Sox will throw Jon Lester, who is 6-3, with a 3.48 this season. Lester has picked up two straight no-decisions, after winning three straight. For his career Lester is 17-5. In limited at bats, Yankees hitters seem to enjoy hitting off Lester. A few statistics:
Bobby Abreu, 2-3, double, 2RBI
Melky Cabrera, 2-2, RBI
Robinson Cano, 1-2, double, RBI
Johnny Damon, 3-3, HR, 3RBI
For the Yankees, the 36 year old lefthander from Baton Rouge, LA- Andy Pettitte will take the mound. Pettitte is 9-5 on the season, and has won his last 6 decisions, and has not lost since May 17th. He is 210-118 in 410 career starts.
This should be a fantastic series, and it’s time to show the Red Sox, that we are going to be in contention the rest of the season. Time to pick up at least three wins! Go Yankees!
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