Game Details
- Time: 7:15 PM ET / 4:15 PM PT
- Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- Broadcast: FOX, ESPN, NESN, YES Network
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starting Pitcher | 2025 Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | Lucas Giolito (RHP) | 8–2, 3.63 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 87 K |
| Yankees | Luis Gil (RHP) | 1–1, 5.14 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 14 K |
Giolito has been a stabilizing force for Boston, while Gil looks to rebound after a rocky start to his season.
Team Trends
- Yankees: 8–2 in last 10, .275 AVG, 3.56 ERA, +25 run differential
- Red Sox: 3–7 in last 10, .229 AVG, 4.25 ERA, +1 run differential
Boston has dropped three straight, while New York rides a five-game win streak into this series.
Players to Watch
New York Yankees
- Aaron Judge: 40 HR, 67 extra-base hits — slugging .600+
- Giancarlo Stanton: 12-for-22, 5 HR, 12 RBI in last 10 games
- Anthony Volpe: 24 doubles, 18 HR, 22 steals
Boston Red Sox
- Ceddanne Rafaela: 25 doubles, 14 HR, 3 triples — versatile threat
- Roman Anthony: 11-for-38 (.289) with 2 HR in last 10 games
- Trevor Story: 6 RBI in last series vs. Yankees
Rivalry Notes
- Boston leads the season series 5–1
- Red Sox swept Yankees at Fenway in July, allowing just 4 runs over 3 games
- Yankees have a 37–25 home record; Red Sox are 27–34 on the road
Game Odds
Boston Red Sox 8.5
New York Yankees – 145
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, August 20, 2025
