Red Sox and Yankees face off in pivotal series at Yankee Stadium

The Boston Red Sox visit the New York Yankees for a crucial four-game series starting Friday. The Yankees hold a 75-57 record, placing them in second in the American League East, while the Red Sox are 73-60, 2.5 games behind. With significant playoff implications, the series features a doubleheader on Saturday due to rescheduled games. Yankees ace Cam Schlittler is set to pitch in the opener against Patrick Sandoval, while Saturday’s starters remain uncertain, especially with Max Fried potentially returning from injury for New York. The outcome could alter playoff standings dramatically, as a Boston sweep would move them ahead in the standings.

• 12:07 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox-Yankees Series Preview: Pitching Matchups, Doubleheader, Standings