The New York Yankees (67–58) will travel to Boston on Friday, August 22, to play the Red Sox (63–61) in the late afternoon at Fenway Park. The Yankees will counter with left-hander Gerrit Cole, while the Red Sox will send right-hander Garrett Whitlock to the mound. As both teams compete for a spot in the AL standings, this game offers intriguing pitching contrasts and possible offensive fireworks. Learn about core hitters, pitching matchups, and strategy angles for this game from experts.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, 22 August 2025 |
| Time | 4:10 PM ET |
| Venue | Fenway Park, Boston, MA |
| Teams | New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox |
| League | Major League Baseball (MLB) |
The New York Yankees will take on the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Friday, August 22, 2025. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:10 PM ET. With a moneyline of 1.82, the Red Sox are the slight favourite, and the Yankees are the underdog (2.05). The game’s over/under is set at 9 runs, and Boston is the run line favourite (-1.5, 2.10).
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| Bet Type | Odds |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | New York: 2.05 • Boston: 1.82 |
| Run Line | New York +1.5: 1.90 • Boston -1.5: 2.10 |
| Total Runs (O/U) | Over 9: 1.88 • Under 9: 1.94 |
| Team | Starting Pitcher |
|---|---|
| New York Yankees | Gerrit Cole (10-6, 3.15 ERA) |
| Boston Red Sox | Garrett Whitlock (8-5, 3.85 ERA) |
Forecast: Mostly sunny, 75°F
Wind: Out to right field at 9 mph
Humidity: 58%
Ballpark Factor: Fenway favors hitters slightly with short right-field porch
| Team | Last 5 Games |
|---|---|
| New York Yankees | W, L, W, W, L |
| Boston Red Sox | L, W, W, L, W |
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 Season Series | Yankees 5 – 4 Red Sox |
| Last 10 Meetings | Yankees lead 6–4 |
Gerrit Cole is likely to keep the Yankees competitive, but the Red Sox have home-field advantage and solid bullpen depth. Fenway’s hitter-friendly dimensions suggest a higher-scoring game. Expect a closely contested match with Boston edging out a 5–4 victory, and the total likely pushing the over 9 mark.
Courtesy: https://sportshandle.com/, https://www.cbssports.com/, https://www.bettingnews.com/, https://www.covers.com/
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