The Red Sox are in a rut after being swept by the Rays, and now have to face a Yankees hurler in Andy Pettitte they've struggled against. Play New York tonight.
The Boston Red Sox just got swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-game set down in Florida, and now they have to come into the unfriendly confines of the Bronx Zoo to play their longtime rivals the New York Yankees.
[articleBanner]who2beton[/articleBanner]Needless to say, getting knocked down in three straight to Tampa Bay was a blow to their pride and confidence. Thats not a good omen for Boston's chances tonight against a Yankees team that smashed out 16 hits and 18 runs in a double-digit win last night against Texas.
Bottom line: With the Yankees sending one of their most consistent starting pitchers, Andy Pettitte, to the hill tonight, I expect the Zoo Crew to have the edge!
Final Notes & Key Trends: Pettitte is 4-0 in his last four starts along with a stingy 1.00 ERA. The Red Sox are 1-7 in their last eight series openers. The Yankees are 5-0 in Pettitte's last five starts and 4-0 in his last four starts vs the Red Sox. Play on New York.
Free Pick: Yankees -125