Two teams in the AL East — the New York Yankees (54-34) and the Boston Red Sox (46-39) — clash on Friday at 7:05 PM ET, at Yankee Stadium.
The Yankees are a home favorite (-143) against the Red Sox (+120). The New York Yankees will give the start to Nestor Cortes Jr. (4-7, 3.51 ERA), who is looking for win No. 5 on the season, and the Red Sox will counter with Tanner Houck (7-6, 2.67 ERA).
The Yankees’ matchup Friday versus the Reds resulted in a 3-2 loss. Anthony Volpe went 1-for-5 with a double and two RBI in the defeat, while Carlos Rodon threw 5 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on three hits while striking out eight en route to taking the loss.