Yankees and Red Sox Clash in Crucial Series: Playoff Hopes Hang in the Balance
NEW YORK — The fierce rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox resumes Thursday with the start of a four-game series at Yankee Stadium, carrying significant implications for the playoff race. The Yankees hold a slim 1.5-game lead over the Red Sox for the top wild card position in the American League. Meanwhile, both teams trail the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East, with Boston clinging to a half-game advantage over the Seattle Mariners for the second wild card spot. The Yankees are riding a five-game winning streak, highlighted by an … Read more