- Matchup: Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees
- Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
- Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- Broadcast: YES Network
- Betting Odds: Boston (+110) New York (-130)
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The Boston Red Sox (73-60) are set to take on the New York Yankees (75-57) at Yankee Stadium this Friday. In this exciting matchup, Boston comes in with a moneyline at +110, while New York stands at -130. The over/under is established at 8.5 runs, with Patrick Sandoval and Cam Schlittler expected to be the starting pitchers.
As a team, the Boston Red Sox are averaging 4.5 runs per outing, ranking 14th in the league. They have accumulated a total of 600 runs alongside a team on-base percentage of .324. This season, Boston has recorded 241 doubles and hit 136 home runs, accumulating 573 RBIs along with 1,115 hits, yielding a batting average of .250. The team’s slugging percentage stands at .405, with 1,071 strikeouts and 428 walks.
With a K/BB ratio of 2.98, the Red Sox pitching staff showcases a WHIP of 1.22. They have allowed 127 home runs and 499 runs this season (ranking 3rd in MLB). Boston has surrendered 1,067 hits, averaging 8.1 per 9 innings, along with 457 earned runs. The Red Sox’ ERA currently sits at 3.47 (3rd in the league), with a striking tally of 1,139 strikeouts. Their pitching staff has issued 382 walks, and their FIP stands at 3.65 this year.
In high-pressure situations, Red Sox relief pitchers have entered with players on base 103 times and have made 122 appearances under important circumstances, achieving 80 holds through the season (9th in MLB). Their save percentage is at 75.5%, with 37 saves out of 131 chances, alongside a blown save count of 12 out of 49. The bullpen has inherited 138 base runners, of which 30.4% have scored, and 409 relievers have taken the mound this season.
Turning balls into outs, the Red Sox have converted 69.6% of plays into outs from their 10,659 innings, ranking 18th in professional baseball. With 3,553 putouts, 1,158 assists, and 72 errors, their fielding percentage is currently at .985, placing them 18th overall, and they’ve turned 97 double plays.
Pitcher Sandoval has thrown 575 innings, racking up 570 strikeouts during his career. Holding an earned run average of 4.05 (allowing 259 earned runs) and a WHIP of 1.419, he has given up 562 hits (8.8 per 9 innings) along with 254 walks. Sandoval’s career record stands at 20-47, with a FIP of 3.99 while facing 2,518 batters in the majors.
The New York Yankees have a slugging percentage of .409, averaging 4.51 runs per game (15th in the league). They have achieved 196 doubles, 595 runs, and 183 home runs, alongside a total of 567 RBIs. Striking out on 1,215 occasions (ranked 5th in the league), they have registered 1,008 hits. New York’s team OBP is .311, and their batting average currently stands at .231 this year.
With a team WHIP of 1.177, the Yankees have a FIP of 3.66. Ranking 3rd in total hits allowed, New York’s pitching staff has given up 491 runs this season, with a collective ERA of 3.24 (424 earned runs allowed). Holding a K/BB ratio of 9.00 (1,183 strikeouts against 402 walks), they have allowed 131 home runs and yield 3.75 runs per 9 innings (2nd in the league).
In their 138 save opportunities, the Yankees have recorded 72 holds alongside 26 blown saves. Calling upon bullpen pitchers for 65 of those save situations has yielded 39 saves. Their inherited score rate for relief pitchers stands at 21.2% out of 226 inherited base runners. On 156 occasions, the relievers have faced high-pressure moments, and they’ve pitched in 157 situations with runners on base. Holding a save percentage of 60.0%, they have fielded 442 bullpen pitchers so far this season, ranking 20th in the league.
Throughout their 10,617 defensive innings, the Yankees boast a defensive efficiency of 71.1% (7th in pro baseball). They’ve turned 102 double plays and have a fielding percentage of .984 (20th in MLB). Their season totals include 1,156 assists, 74 errors, and 3,539 putouts.
This season, Schlittler has allowed 173 hits, achieving 277 strikeouts across 231 innings. He has conceded 62 earned runs, boasting a WHIP of 1.043 and a FIP of 2.40. With a K/BB ratio of 4.07 and facing 931 batters in his career, Schlittler holds a 15-9 record and a stellar 2.42 ERA while permitting 6.7 hits per nine innings.
Who will prevail in tonight’s MLB matchup, whether against the spread or with the moneyline?
Pundit: Favor New York (-130) and the under at 8.5 runs
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