New York Yankee vs Boston Red Sox MLB Prediction: The biggest rivalry in sports resumes Friday evening from Fenway Park in Bean Town, as the New York Yankees have revived from the dead to make this AL East race a sprint to the end. After being counted out by everyone, the Bronx Bombers have officially caught fire coming out of the All-Star break. The Boston Red Sox (-130) are the betting odds favorites to win game 1 against the New York Yankees (+110).

In game 1, we will see a battle of two power right-handed pitchers go at it, as the proven World Series Champ, Josh Beckett, will face off against the future of the Yankees, Joba Chamberlain.

New York comes into Fenway for game 1 with all the momentum. New York has now won 6 games in a row and are 7-3 for their last 10 games played. The last time the Yankees lost was right before the All-Star break as everything is just clicking for the pinstripes right now.

Coming into game 1, New York is just 3 games out of first place, and just 2 games behind the Red Sox. As a matter of fact, before this series is over, we might very well have a new AL East division leader. The Over/Under for this New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox game 1 has been set at a combined 8½ total runs.

The Boston Celtics meanwhile, come in winners of their last 3 games, and are 6-4 for their last 10. They have been terrific at home thus far, with a 36-11 record. The Red Sox currently lead the season series against the Yankees 5-4. Tonight, Terry Francona will send to the mound RHP Josh Beckett. Beckett will be making his 19th start this season, registering a 9-6 record, with a 3.98 ERA, 113 K, and 25 BB.

Beckett’s counterpart will be the RHP Joba Chamberlain. After making his move from the bullpen to the starting rotation, Joba has been solid, but hasn’t had much run support to speak of. Joba will be making his 10th start of the season, as he has registered a 2-3 record, along with a 2.52 ERA, 84 K, and 33 BB.

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