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<\/a>Boston\u2019s success against New York has been pivotal in the club obtaining first place in the American League East, entering tonight\u2019s series finale with a 7-1 record against them, including winning all five matchups in the Bronx.\u00a0 \u201cIf you don\u2019t play well, they\u2019re going to beat you,\u201d said Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter.\u00a0 \u201cThey\u2019ve outplayed us every time we\u2019ve played them so far.\u201d\u00a0 Red Sox designated-hitter David Ortiz continues to pace the offense by hitting .467 with four homers and 10 RBIs in his last eight games overall.\u00a0 Since the start of May, Ortiz leads the Majors with 25 extra-base hits, while the club leads all teams with a .299 average over the last 17 games.\u00a0 Boston is 21-5 this season when playing against a team with a winning record.<\/p>\n
Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett is 4-2 with a 2.01 ERA in 12 starts this season and took his team-leading sixth no-decision of the season last time out against the Athletics.\u00a0 He allowed three runs on four hits over six solid innings in that particular appearance.\u00a0 Beckett has compiled an even 2-2 mark and 2.87 ERA in six road starts, as opposing hitters are batting just .216 against him.\u00a0 The right-hander has not allowed a home run over his last seven starts, which is incredibly important against tonight\u2019s opponent.\u00a0 He will be facing the Yankees for the third time this season, tossing 14 scoreless innings in his first two starts, while issuing three walks and striking out 19.<\/p>\n
New York has dropped its first five home games to Boston this season, something that has never happened while the club has called the Bronx home.\u00a0 \u201cWe\u2019re one game back, we\u2019re not really in a hole,\u201d said Yankees manager Joe Girardi.\u00a0 \u201cObviously, we\u2019re not happy with our record against the Red Sox, but you go out and win a game Thursday.\u201d\u00a0 The Yankees has still captured victories in six of their last nine games and 13 of 20.\u00a0 Third baseman Alex Rodriguez must get things going in order for the squad to beat its nemesis, going 6 for 29 with two home runs in the season series.\u00a0 New York is 13-11 versus division opponents this season and 15-10 following a loss.<\/p>\n
Yankees starting pitcher C.C. Sabathia is 7-3 with a 2.80 ERA in 13 starts this season and will be aiming for his fifth consecutive win.\u00a0 He is coming off a 3-2 road win over the Los Angeles Angels, giving up two runs (one earned) and eight hits over 8 2\/3 innings.\u00a0 The left-hander is 2-1 with a 3.43 ERA in six home starts, surrendering just two home runs in 42 frames.\u00a0 Sabathia has registered a losing 6-7 record and 3.63 ERA in 17 career starts versus the Red Sox.\u00a0 He dropped a 6-0 home decision in his lone start against them this year at Yankee Stadium, allowing six runs and seven hits over 6 2\/3 innings.<\/p>\n
Bettors will be interested in backing the Red Sox due to their 8-0 mark versus left-handed starters, while the Yankees are 4-9 in their last 13 home games<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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