New York Yankees Vs Boston Red Sox – What to Put in Your Bucket

The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry is arguably one of the most intense in all of Major League Baseball. The two teams, which play in the American League, have been competing against each other for over 120 years. Their intense competition has led to the most passionate rivalry in American sports.

tense first half

A tense first half of the New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox series was enough to make the series a thriller. The Yankees held on for a 6-5 victory in the series opener. The series has the potential to become a classic midsummer rivalry showdown.

Judge walks on four pitches

Aaron Judge has been on a tear this season. Against the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Judge drew four walks, his longest streak since September 4, 2017. This was the first time he has drawn four walks in a game since September 4, 2017. The game was also important for Judge because it sealed the AL East title for the Yankees. He now has 60 home runs, just one short of Roger Maris’ record.

Buckets

The New York Yankees will open the series in Boston tonight against the Red Sox. The two teams have not been easy rivals, but this year the Yankees have made some big moves ahead of the trade deadline. Here are my picks for what to put in your bucket.

Aaron Judge’s record chase

The Boston Red Sox had their hands full on Thursday night as Aaron Judge hit a 404-foot home run against them. Judge led off the game with a double inside the third base line and fought off a 0-2 count to draw a walk. He then flied out to center field on a hanging slider in the fifth inning. But play was stopped when Rob Refsnyder dropped a fly ball with two outs. This allowed Aaron Hicks to score.

Gerrit Cole’s last five starts

Gerrit Cole hasn’t been the best pitcher against the Red Sox this season, but his offense has helped him out a lot in recent weeks. In his last three starts against the Red Sox, he allowed 10 runs over 17 innings while racking up a 5.29 ERA. Still, he is still a solid pitcher who has been able to get the job done on the mound.

Pedro Martinez’s record chase

On August 27, Pedro Martinez started game three of the ALCS against the New York Yankees and went on to win the game, striking out twelve batters in seven innings. His performance left the Bronx Bombers embarrassed, losing 13-1. It was the Red Sox’s first victory of the series and their last victory of the year. However, the New York Yankees ended up winning the pennant in five games.