US EditionHot Yankees Stress Important Message with Red Sox in Town
The Red Sox enter the series on a three-game losing streak while the Yankees seek to maintain their second place in the AL East, with pitching matchups highlighting the competition.
- On Thursday, August 22, the Boston Red Sox started a series in New York against the Yankees, with Lucas Giolito and Luis Gil named as the starting pitchers for their respective teams.
- This matchup follows a period where the Yankees recovered from losing their division lead, winning seven of eight games recently, while the Red Sox lost eight of 12 and suffered three straight losses.
- The Red Sox optioned righty Isaiah Campbell to Triple-A after Tuesday's loss and continue searching for bullpen solutions, considering relievers like Cooper Criswell, who recently pitched in Worcester.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone said, "We haven't done anything yet," emphasizing focus despite their recent improvement and rivalry with the Red Sox, whose young roster faces challenges.
- The series will impact wild-card positioning as the Yankees hold second place in the AL East at 69-57 and the Red Sox are third at 68-59, with both aiming to narrow the gap to first-place Toronto.
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