Yankees' road skid meets Red Sox basement blues in Boston
New York needs a win to halt its away woes; Boston can't afford to roll over. This AL East clash carries playoff implications for both sides.
New York needs a win to halt its away woes; Boston can't afford to roll over. This AL East clash carries playoff implications for both sides.
The New York Yankees limped into Fenway Park on a four-game road losing streak, carrying a 48-34 record that keeps them second in the AL East. Boston, meanwhile, sits fifth at 35-46, mired in a division race they’re watching from the back seat. The Red Sox have dropped six of their last seven, including a weekend series loss to the Orioles that exposed their offensive anemia and bullpen fragility.
For New York, this series is a chance to reverse their recent away struggles—where they’ve gone 10-14 on the road since mid-May. A win here would pad their division lead; a loss could hand Boston breathing room they don’t deserve. Manager Aaron Boone admitted the road woes are “not acceptable,” pointing to “execution gaps” in tight games.
Red Sox skipper Alex Cora called his team’s recent play “not who we are,” but the numbers suggest otherwise. The Yankees’ road woes are more than a statistical blip; they threaten the cushion they’ve built over Tampa Bay and Baltimore. Both clubs have been chipping away at the gap, and a continued slide could see the Yankees’ second‑place spot evaporate before the final month of the season.
Conversely, Boston’s offensive struggles are now a systemic issue. Their run production sits near the bottom of the league, and the bullpen has blown multiple leads in the past week, turning what could be close games into losses. The Orioles series highlighted a lack of depth that the Sox must address quickly if they hope to climb out of fifth.
What’s next: A three-game set that could swing momentum in the AL East. If the Yankees can’t capitalize, the door swings wider for Tampa Bay and Baltimore to close the gap. Read at ESPN
This isn’t just another rivalry game. The Yankees’ ability to win on the road will define their playoff push, while Boston’s desperation grows with every loss. A Yankees sweep could bury the Red Sox deeper; a split keeps the East race volatile. For fans, it’s a high‑stakes preview of who’s built for October—and who’s not.
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