First pitch: 1:35 p.m. ET
Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
TV: NESN / YES
This is the series finale of a four-game set at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees hold a 2-1 series lead after splitting a doubleheader on Saturday (Red Sox won the first game 6-0; Yankees took the second 9-2). The season series is tied 6-6. New York sits second in the AL East (4.5 games behind the Rays), while Boston is third (7.5 GB). Both clubs remain in the wild-card mix.
Starting Pitchers
Red Sox: LHP Ranger Suárez (5-3, 3.35 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 117 K in 118.1 IP)
The veteran left-hander has been a reliable piece of Boston’s rotation. He induces ground balls effectively, limits hard contact, and posts strong underlying metrics (solid FIP). Suárez provides a clear edge on the mound for the visitors.
Yankees: RHP Will Warren (8-6, 4.39 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 126 K in 127.0 IP)
Warren has filled a rotation spot amid injuries. He generates strikeouts but has struggled with home runs (elevated HR/9) and inconsistency, particularly of late. He has been serviceable but ranks below Suárez in recent form and overall effectiveness.
Weather Forecast (Yankee Stadium)
Partly cloudy with temperatures around 80–82°F at first pitch. Light winds (approximately 9–10 mph from the southwest) and a modest chance of drizzle or light precipitation (around 20–35% in the afternoon). Conditions should allow the game to proceed as scheduled with limited weather impact; wind may slightly favor left-field carry.
Injury Reports
Red Sox
Masataka Yoshida (DH): 10-day IL (hamstring)
Curtis Mead (INF): 10-day IL (hand/wrist)
Justin Slaten (RP): 15-day IL (elbow)
Longer-term 60-day IL: Trevor Story, Roman Anthony, Garrett Crochet, Triston Casas, Tanner Houck, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and others
Key available players: Ceddanne Rafaela (strong all-around contributor), Willson Contreras (power and RBI production), Wilyer Abreu, and Jarren Duran. Note: There are reports that Story and Anthony could potentially return soon.
Yankees
Ryan McMahon (3B): 10-day IL (thumb)
Fernando Cruz (RP): 15-day IL (elbow)
Ryan Weathers (SP): 15-day IL (forearm)
Longer-term 60-day IL: Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Clarke Schmidt, and others
George Lombard Jr.: day-to-day (knee)
Key available contributors: Ben Rice (team leader in HR and RBI), Cody Bellinger, and supporting hitters filling in for the missing stars. The absence of Judge remains a significant offensive hole.
Key Player Matchups & Notes
Ceddanne Rafaela & Willson Contreras vs. Warren: Rafaela offers contact, speed, and extra-base ability; Contreras provides middle-of-the-order power.
Ben Rice & Cody Bellinger vs. Suárez: Rice has been New York’s top power threat in Judge’s absence; Bellinger contributes consistently.
Suárez’s ground-ball tendency and command should help neutralize the Yankees’ power-heavy approach at home. Warren must limit home runs against a Red Sox lineup that can capitalize on mistakes.
Both bullpens rank among the league’s best, so early leads and starter length will be critical.
Recent Team Forms
Red Sox: 6-4 in their last 10 games. They have played solid baseball overall but dropped the most recent contest. Road record is respectable (40-30).
Yankees: 6-4 in their last 10 with a recent series win edge. They are roughly even at home (36-31) and continue to grind without several key contributors.
Series History
The 2026 season series is tied 6-6. In the current four-game set, New York leads 2-1 heading into the finale. These AL East rivals have produced competitive, often low-scoring or high-stakes matchups throughout the year.
Betting Trends
Boston is a slight road favorite largely due to the pitching matchup (Suárez over Warren). The total sits at a relatively low number for Yankee Stadium.
Game Odds
Boston Red Sox – 115
New York Yankees 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, August 29, 2026
