Steven Wright (2-3, 1.67 ERA) gets the start for the Boston Red Sox (17-13) as they go up against Luis Severino (0-4, 6.31 ERA) and the New York Yankees (11-17) in the last of a three-game series at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees won the last game 8-2, and New York leads the series 2-0. The game starts at 8:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 8 and will air on ESPN.
In his last start, Severino pitched 6.0 innings, giving up four runs (one unearned), striking out four and walking two in a 4-1 loss to the Orioles. Starlin Castro (.295, 8 Rs, 3 HRs, 12 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with two runs. The Red Sox were unsuccessful against the White Sox 4-1 the last time Wright pitched. He went 6.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out six and walking four. Jackie Bradley Jr. (.277, 14 Rs, 3 HRs, 15 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. The Yankees have a SU record of 9-9 against teams in their division. The most recent 10-game stretch for the Yankees has gone great. Over that span, New York is averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. They have been a terror on the base paths, ranking second in all of baseball with 23 steals. The most recent 10 game stretch for New York’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, New York’s opponents are averaging 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0. The Yankees are the best in the AL in walks allowed, giving up just 2.3 per game.
Against divisional foes, the Red Sox are 6-8 SU. The Red Sox rank fifth in the AL in scoring, averaging 0.0 runs per game. Boston is the top hitting team in the league, converting .282 of their at-bats for hits. Boston is a terror on the base paths, with an MLB-best 24 stolen bases. Boston’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0.
In their previous five games this season, the Red Sox have a 3-2 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – BOS
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Boston is 10-5, while New York is 6-7.
The Red Sox managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Yankees who are heading in with a 5-6 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Yankees are 1-14. The Red Sox have a 1-8 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 25th in home runs, New York has hit 24 this season. Boston ranks 20th with 28 home runs.
Ranking 24th, New York is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.79 per game. Boston ranks in the top five at second with 9.90.
Ranking 28th, New York is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.667). Boston ranks in the top 10 at sixth with an OPS of .794.
The Red Sox are 11-9 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Yankees are 6-12 when they allow at least one homer.
