Tonight, the rivalry continues as the Boston Red Sox visit the New York Yankees for ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball Game of the Week. Let's examine some trends for both teams heading into this clash:
Boston Red Sox Trends:
- ๐The Over has hit in 11 of 15 games when the Red Sox have played as an away team coming off a loss during the current season.
- ๐In contrast, the Under is more prevalent (14 out of 20 games) for the Red Sox when played as an away team coming off a 2-run loss in the last three years.
- ๐In terms of monthly trends, the Red Sox have performed strongly in June, with a 31-15 record as an away team in the last four years and an even stronger 40-21 in the last five years.
- ๐ฃ๏ธComing off a 5-game road trip, the Red Sox are 18-10 as an away team in the last seven years.
- ๐ฅAgainst right-handed pitchers following a loss, the Red Sox trends lean towards the Over, with 7 out of 11 games going over the total during the current season.
New York Yankees Trends:
- ๐ As the home team coming off 2 under games, the Yankees have a dominant record of 34-13 in the last five years and 30-12 in the last four years.
- ๐In June, the Yankees excel as a home team with a 44-19 record in the last five years and an impressive 36-16 in the last four years.
- ๐Following a conference game, the Yankees have a strong home record of 65-30 over the last three years and an even more formidable 91-42 after a win in the last three years.
- ๐ฅThe Yankees trend heavily towards victories at home in June, boasting a 51-24 record over the last six years.
- ๐ชAs a home team after a conference game, the Yankees have a robust 88-43 record in the last four years.
With these trends in mind, tonight's game promises to be a thrilling encounter, as two of the most storied franchises in MLB history go head-to-head in the latest chapter of their longstanding rivalry.