MLB: New York Yankees VS Boston Red Sox | 9 April, 1:05 AM (PST)

[Mary C]

 

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: 

NEW YORK YANKEES: 

C | Kyle Higashioka 

FB | Anthony Rizzo 

SB | DJ LeMahieu 

S | Isaiah Kiner-Falefa 

TB | Josh Donaldson 

LF | Joey Gallo 

CF | Aaron Hicks 

RF | Aaron Judge 

DH | Giancarlo Stanton 

 

BOSTON RED SOX: 

C | Christian Vazquez 

FB | Bobby Dalbec 

SB | Trevor Story 

S | Xander Bogaerts 

TB | Rafael Devers 

LF | Alex Verdugo 

CF | Enrique Hernandez 

RF | Jackie Bradley Jr. 

DH | J.D. Martinez 

Gather round, boys and girls! One of the Major League Baseball’s biggest rivalries spanning more than a century— it’s the New York Yankees versus the Boston Red Sox. This Saturday, 1:05 AM (PST), the upcoming match will be the perfect gateway into the weekend as the infamous rivals go head-to-head. New York’s Yankee Stadium will be hosting the MLB fixture, and it’s an understatement to say we’re excited.  

 

The two teams started butting heads in 1919 and haven’t stopped since. Throughout the years, the Red Sox had won 95 regular-season games and collected nine World Series titles. On the flip side, the Yankees have accumulated 101 regular-season game wins and 27 World Series titles. Both sides boast a rich and successful history, but how are they faring now? 

 

While the Yankees’ last season's pitching staff was already daunting, they will be significantly better this 2022 for a number of reasons. Pitcher Luis Severino, who has now completely recovered from surgery, is welcomed back by the team with open arms. Though he’s at risk for durability issues along with Jameson Tailloin and Jordan Montgomery, the depth of talent is there. New York fans will get their first glimpse at third baseman Josh Donaldson and shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and Gerrit Cole will start the Yankees' season against the Boston Red Sox as their Opening Day starter. 

 

Red Sox will begin their season by putting Chris Sale aside due to a rib injury, so we can expect Boston to intensify their efforts to secure their starting pitcher. Due to the shortened season and delayed spring training, the team may be forced to use more pitchers early in the regular season. Tanner Houck and Connor Seabold are fill-in possibilities. Following Trevor Story’s signing to a six-year contract, the Red Sox lineup looks much better.  

 

Now, who will it be? From the caliber of these teams, it’s near impossible to predict the turnout of the upcoming game, so we’ll have to rely on the information above. We’re seeing New York win 6-4, especially powerful as they’re playing home. Worry not, Boston will be still packing up the fight in those cleats. It’s just a matter of time before their next match on Sunday. 

 

1:05 AM, Saturday, April 9, 2022. Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY.