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The 50-38 Boston Red Sox take on the 44-45 New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in game two of their three game series. The opening game pitch is scheduled for 4:05 PM ET on July 16, 2016.
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In Game 1 of this three game series yesterday the Red Sox beat the Yankees 5-3. Boston scored five runs on eight hits while the New York bats were quiet scoring four three runs on four hits.
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The Red Sox have won seven of their last eight games including their last five. They are in 2nd place in the AL East two games back of the Baltimore Orioles. Boston is the highest scoring team in the Majors and they rank 18th in team ERA.
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The Yankees entered the All Star break winning two straight before losing to the Red Sox yesterday. They are in 4th place in the division 8.5 games back of the Orioles. New York ranks tied for 22nd in runs scored and 20th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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Boston: Eduardo Rodriguez (1-3, 8.59 ERA)<br />
New York: C.C. Sabathia (5-6, 3.77 ERA)
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Eduardo Rodriguez goes for the Red Sox today and in his last outing he was shelled giving up nine earned runs in only two innings in a 13-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Red Sox have lost his last three starts and in that span he has gone 12 innings and has given up 17 earned runs. The Red Sox are 1-4 in Rodriguez’s last 5 road starts facing a team with a losing record.
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C.C. Sabathia gets the nod for the Yankees today and in his last outing he gave up five earned runs in five innings in a 7-6 win over the Cleveland Indians. The Yankees had lost his previous two starts. Sabathia has struggled in his last four outings giving up a total of 22 earned runs. In Sabathia’s career he is 12-12 with a 4.47 ERA in 32 starts against the Red Sox. New York has won their last four games facing the Red Sox with Sabathia on the hill.
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Betting Angles<br />
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The Red Sox are 8-3 in their last 11 games against the Yankees.
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In the last 8 games between these teams the Under record is 5-2-1.
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In the last 5 games between these 2 teams in New York the Under record is 4-1.
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This season the Yankees are 23-19 at home and the Red Sox are 20-18 on the road.
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STRAIGHT UP / OVER/UNDER / RUN LINE RECORDS<br />
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Boston Red Sox: 50-38 SU / O/U 47-36 / Run Line W/L 45-43<br />
New York Yankees: 44-45 SU / O/U 40-40 / Run Line W/L 40-49
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Boston at New York Key Betting Trends<br />
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BOS is 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
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BOS is 2-8 in their last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter.
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BOS has an Over record of 9-4-1 in their last 14 road games.
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NY is 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss.
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NY is 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
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NY has an Over record of 6-2-1 in their last 9 games.
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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RED SOX<br />
[P] 06/07/2016 - Carson Smith 60-day DL (5/15) ( Elbow )<br />
[C] 06/06/2016 - Blake Swihart 60-day DL (6/5) ( Ankle )<br />
[2B] 06/17/2016 - Josh Rutledge 60-day DL (6/15) ( Knee )<br />
[LF] 06/24/2016 - Chris Young 15-day DL (6/23) ( Hamstring )<br />
[3B] 05/03/2016 - Pablo Sandoval 60-day DL (4/11); out for season ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 07/10/2016 - Sean O'Sullivan 15-day DL (7/10) ( Knee )<br />
[P] 07/15/2016 - Junichi Tazawa 15-day DL (7/4) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 07/09/2016 - Craig Kimbrel 15-day DL (7/7) ( Knee )<br />
[P] 04/04/2016 - Brandon Workman 60-day DL (3/25) ( Elbow )
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YANKEES<br />
[RF] 04/03/2016 - Mason Williams 60-day DL (3/25) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 03/31/2016 - Bryan Mitchell 60-day DL (3/31) ( Toe )<br />
[1B] 03/31/2016 - Gregory Bird 60-day DL (3/25); out for season ( Shoulder )<br />
[LF] 05/31/2016 - Dustin Ackley 60-day DL (5/29), out for season ( Shoulder )<br />
[1B] 06/10/2016 - Chris Parmelee 15-day DL (6/10) ( Hamstring )
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