Red Sox struggle against Yankees pitching in Wild Card playoff series

The Boston Red Sox face off against the New York Yankees in a Wild Card playoff series, currently in progress. Boston has struggled significantly against Yankee pitching, posting a.199 batting average in their 13 matchups this season. With key hitter Mickey Gasper sidelined due to injury, the Red Sox lineup appears depleted and ineffective, having failed to score six or more runs in their last 21 games. Roman Anthony is the only player with a notable average against the Yankees but has participated in only two games this year. The immediate challenge for Boston is to generate offense to avoid an early postseason exit.

• 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Red Sox can’t hit the Yankees pitching