Red Sox vs Yankees Preview: Big Pitching Battle in NYC

You watched the Red Sox steal one yesterday! Boston beat New York 5-3 on Thursday, and they're riding that momentum into today. The bats came alive with Contreras launching a two-run homer to left. Monasterio also went deep with a solo shot. Now Boston's looking to back up that victory and grab the series. The Red Sox are 27-35 this season but have won their last game. They need to keep this energy rolling against a tough Yankees squad at Yankee Stadium.

Ranger Suarez gets the ball for Boston today. The Venezuelan right-hander has struggled in his first stint with the Red Sox. His ERA sits at 8.78 with just three strikeouts so far. That's a tough number to pitch with. Suarez has been hit hard and needs to find his form. Meanwhile, Cam Schlittler starts for New York. The young Yankees pitcher impressed in the postseason last year and earned his shot. This is a huge opportunity for Schlittler to prove he belongs in the big leagues.

New York is missing some serious firepower. Aaron Judge is out with a rib fracture. Giancarlo Stanton is still recovering from a calf injury. Jasson Dominguez just started rehab for his shoulder. The Yankees are 37-26 but dealing with injuries up and down the lineup. Still, they're one of the strongest teams in baseball. Schlittler gets support from a veteran bullpen anchored by David Bednar. Boston needs to score early and often. This is their chance to steal a game against a wounded Yankees team.