Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees Game Preview, June 6, 2025

Friday, June 6th, 2025

New York, NY - The New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox on Friday, June 6, 2025, for the first game of a three-game series. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:05 PM EDT.

The Yankees enter the contest with a 38-23 record, placing them first in the AL East. The Red Sox are currently 30-34, putting them fourth in the division.

Pitching Probables

Boston Red Sox: Walker Buehler (4-3, 4.44 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 42 strikeouts)

New York Yankees: Will Warren (3-3, 5.19 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 69 strikeouts)

Betting Odds

Yankees -175, Red Sox +146; over/under is 9 runs

Team Overview

New York holds a strong 20-10 record when playing at home. The Yankees have been effective offensively, owning a 22-5 record in games where they score at least five runs.

Boston has struggled on the road this season, with a 13-18 record away from home. The Red Sox have also had difficulty in close games, with a 6-17 record in contests decided by one run.

This Friday's matchup marks the first time the two rivals will face each other this season.

Top Performers

For the Yankees, Paul Goldschmidt has been a key contributor, batting .323 with 13 doubles, a triple, six home runs, and 28 RBI. Aaron Judge has also been hot recently, going 12 for 32 with three doubles and three home runs over his last 10 games.

On the Red Sox side, Jarren Duran leads the offense with a .274 batting average, 17 doubles, six triples, four home runs, and 35 RBI. Ceddanne Rafaela has had a productive past 10 games, batting 14 for 41 with two doubles and four home runs.

Recent Performance (Last 10 Games)

Yankees: 7-3 record, .229 batting average, 4.30 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs.

Red Sox: 3-7 record, .251 batting average, 3.93 ERA, outscored by opponents by nine runs.

Injuries

Yankees: Luke Weaver (hamstring, 15-Day IL), Oswaldo Cabrera (ankle, 10-Day IL), Giancarlo Stanton (elbow, 60-Day IL), Marcus Stroman (knee, 15-Day IL), JT Brubaker (ribs, 60-Day IL), Jake Cousins (elbow, 60-Day IL), Gerrit Cole (elbow, 60-Day IL), Luis Gil (back, 60-Day IL).

Red Sox: Nick Burdi (knee, 15-Day IL), Justin Slaten (shoulder, 15-Day IL), Liam Hendriks (hip, 15-Day IL), Alex Bregman (quadricep, 10-Day IL), Triston Casas (knee, 60-Day IL), Masataka Yoshida (shoulder, 60-Day IL), Kutter Crawford (knee, 60-Day IL), Tanner Houck (flexor, 15-Day IL), Chris Murphy (elbow, 60-Day IL), Patrick Sandoval (elbow, 60-Day IL).

In summary

The New York Yankees, leading the AL East, are set to begin a home series against the fourth-place Boston Red Sox on June 6, 2025, at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees, strong at home, will send Will Warren to the mound against Boston's Walker Buehler. Key players to watch include the Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt and Aaron Judge, and the Red Sox's Jarren Duran and Ceddanne Rafaela. Both teams are dealing with significant injury lists as they meet for the first time this season.

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