![]() ![]() (Friday) we were at least able to get some runs on the board, but overall, we just did not play a very clean game. "We just haven't put a lot of points on the board. Garca's 2-run homer in the 10th lifts the Rangers over the struggling Yankees 4-2 The Texas Rangers and New York Yankees are headed in opposite directions. "Through this stretch where it's been tough for us over the last 10 days, we've played really well," New York manager Aaron Boone said. The Yankees are 11-13 against divisional foes this season. Schmidt took a no-decision against the Red Sox on Sunday despite allowing just one earned run in 5 1/3 innings. He did not reach that mark to qualify for a win in any of his first four starts of the season. The Yankees took their heavy-hitting lineup on the road Friday night and showed they can still produce away from The Bronx. ![]() Schmidt has a 2.33 ERA over his last five starts, all of which have lasted at least five innings. "A little sloppy defensively, or a lot sloppy defensively today. "That isn't the brand of baseball that we're used to playing," said Josh Donaldson, who homered late in Friday's game. The Yankees logged 10 hits, but a pair of errors ultimately contributed to Boston's win. The Yankees have lost six of their last 10 games while without Aaron Judge, who is sidelined with a toe injury.Īfter Domingo German gave up seven runs in two-plus Friday innings, New York will look for a strong start from Schmidt. Red Sox starters have a 3.51 ERA in their last 27 games, allowing two or fewer earned runs in 20 of them. That was good to see."īello's growth and consistent presence in the starting rotation have helped a Boston staff that has been strong on the whole. "He was throwing strikes (and) using his changeup against righties. "He was amazing," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said of Bello's start in New York. Two of the 24-year-old's last four starts have spanned seven frames, while he has gone for six innings in three of four. He allowed two runs in the second inning and then retired 16 of the last 19 batters he faced over seven innings last week against New York. I think 15 runs and 17 hits, that's a pretty good offense."īello has a 2.80 ERA over his last eight starts. Our left-handed hitters wore out the Monster all night for nine innings and found ways to get on base. "Obviously for everyone, it was just good offense all the way around," said Justin Turner, who hit two homers and drove in six runs, including a grand slam. He will be tasked with shutting down a Red Sox offense that scored a season-high 15 runs on 17 hits - 10 of which went for extra bases - in Friday's 15-5 win. Schmidt, 27, will make his Fenway Park debut after last week marked his first career start against Boston. Pitcher Gerrit Cole will start for the Yankees, while Nathan Eovaldi will start for the Red Sox in a rematch of the wild-card game.June 17 - A pair of young right-handers will go head-to-head for a second straight week as the Boston Red Sox host the New York Yankees to continue a three-game weekend series on Saturday night.īoston's Brayan Bello (3-4, 3.78 ERA) and New York's Clarke Schmidt (2-6, 4.70) are slated for a rematch of last Sunday's 3-2 Red Sox win in the Bronx. So that's great and all, we have to go do it." "I would say, yes, a more complete team, but it's April 3. "I think we're a better team right now than we were at any points of last year," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. This Friday, the duel between the legendary teams kicks off the day's action, with a total of 12 games. The reason is because the weather forecast showed heavy and steady rains around the New Yankee Stadium and the East Coast on Thursday. Just last Wednesday, Yankees announced they postponed April 7 Opening Day game against the Boston Red Sox to Friday, April 8. After four consecutive pitches, Cole grounds out to Hernandez. 1:12 pm ET: Playball is heard at Yankee Stadium!Īfter Billy Crystal was in charge of throwing out the first ball, Cole starts the season facing Enrique Hernandez.
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