Yankees Preview: Yanks are Shipping up to Boston for Four
New York rides into Fenway to face a struggling Red Sox team
BOSTON — After a thrilling series win against the Detroit Tigers where the Yankees won the final two games of the series, the Yankees now head to Fenway Park to take on the Red Sox.
Tonight, it will be a rematch of the Winner Take All 2025 AL Wild Card Game 3, with Cam Schlittler going against Connelly Early.
The Red Sox are coming off losing 2/3 games on the road against the Colorado Rockies. This season, Boston is 12-25 at Fenway Park and overall has struggled at home.
The Yankees have the second-best road record in baseball, 26-16, and the Red Sox pose a challenge for them. The Yankees have been solid in the AL East this season, and they look to continue that trend in enemy territory.
First pitch Thursday will be at 7:10pm on YES and the Gotham Sports App.
Here is how the Yankees will line up today:
The Yankees are sending out their lineup against lefty pitching, featuring Amed Rosario at third base, Jose Caballero in left, Cody Bellinger in center and Austin Wells catching.
Here is how the Red Sox will line up today:
Pitching Matchup
Yankees RHP Cam Schlittler (8-3, 1.71)
Cam Schlittler has been the AL’s best pitcher this season. His last time out, he dominated the Reds, striking out 13 over six innings in the Bronx. This time out, he will be pitching in the ballpark he went to games to as a fan against a team he’s dominated.
Here is how Schlittler has fared against the Red Sox in his career
Red Sox LHP Connelly Early (6-5, 3.64)
The Yankees have faced Connelly Early twice and have had some moderate success against him, both in the regular season and postseason. Interestingly, Early has struggled a fair bit at Fenway Park in 2026, posting a 4.81 ERA at home.
Here is how Early has fared against the Yankees in his career
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