Red Sox and Yankees Clash in Key Sunday Night Baseball Showdown

NEW YORK, NY — The Boston Red Sox will face the New York Yankees on Sunday Night Baseball in a critical American League East Division matchup. The teams will clash at Yankee Stadium at 7:10 p.m. ET, with the series tied after Boston’s 10-7 victory on Saturday following New York’s 9-6 win on Friday.

The Red Sox will send right-hander Hunter Dobbins (2-1, 4.06 ERA) to the mound, while the Yankees will counter with left-hander Carlos Rodón, who boasts an impressive record of 8-3 and a 2.49 ERA. This match-up highlights the fierce rivalry between the two teams, known for close, high-scoring games.

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Yankees are favored at -230 on the money line, setting the risk at $230 to win $100. The Red Sox are listed as +190 underdogs, meaning a $100 bet would win $190. The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.

The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every MLB game 10,000 times, predicts that the Yankees have a winning probability of over 60% in this matchup. Notably, both teams have scored well this season, with New York leading with a total of 335 runs scored, compared to Boston’s 309 runs this season.

Star players in the matchup include New York’s Aaron Judge, who is +200 to hit a home run, and Boston’s Rafael Devers, who is +330 to achieve two or more hits. The model suggests betting on Boston to cover the run line, with an overall projected score of Yankees 5.3 to Red Sox 4.8.

As the rivalry brews, excitement and high stakes are evident for both teams as they fight for positioning in the AL East. Expect a thrilling game tonight as Dobbins and Rodón take the mound with their seasons on the line.