Yankees, Red Sox open pivotal three-game series in Boston
Two games are all that separate the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees in the American League wild-card standings as the clubs square off in Boston for a pivotal three-game series beginning Friday.
The Red Sox (88-65) have seized control of the top wild card spot behind a seven-game winningstreak. Boston has scored at least six runs in each contest and 59 total during the stretch.
The Yankees (86-67) enter a day of