Red Sox Seek Turnaround Against Yankees After Losses

BOSTON, MA — The Boston Red Sox, sitting precariously in the playoff race, will face the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on Sunday night at 7:10 p.m. after losing the first two games of their weekend series.

The Red Sox, currently two games ahead of the Texas Rangers for a wild card spot, are aiming to break a three-game losing streak. Manager Alex Cora emphasized the need to focus on the present rather than October. “I think we should stop talking about October to be honest with you,” Cora said. “There’s a lot of stuff going on, and we have to play better.”

Boston will send righthander Garrett Crochet, who boasts a 2.57 ERA this season, to the mound. The Yankees will counter with Will Warren, who has struggled against Boston this season with an 8.68 ERA in two starts. Crochet leads the league with 228 strikeouts in 185⅓ innings.

The Red Sox are facing a crucial moment as their competition has begun to gain momentum. The Seattle Mariners are on an eight-game winning streak, while the Blue Jays, Astros, and Yankees have also been winning consistently. The Red Sox have been challenged offensively, hitting only .096 with runners in scoring position over their last three games.

Saturday’s game saw the Red Sox drop to the Yankees 5-3, with Cora’s adjustments and lineup strategy failing to yield the desired outcome. Jarren Duran managed to hit his first career pinch-hit home run, but it was not enough as the team struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

With just 12 games remaining in the regular season, each match becomes increasingly significant for the Red Sox as they aim to secure a playoff spot. After Sunday, they will have a day off before starting a three-game homestand against the Oakland Athletics.

As the Red Sox prepare to take the field, the pressure mounts for them to rise to the occasion and find a way to turn their luck around.