Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees 9/24/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Saturday MLB schedule will get underway with a matinee between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees from the Bronx. The Red Sox (72-78) have lost three straight and are sitting in last place in the AL East Division standings. Last night, Boston OF Alex Verdugo hit a three-run blast and OF Tommy Pham added a solo shot during a 5-4 road loss against New York.

Twenty-nine year old righty Nick Pivetta (10-11 4.35 ERA) will take the mound for the Red Sox in this matchup. Last time out, Pivetta allowed three runs in five innings during a 13-3 home victory versus Kansas City.

The New York Yankees are riding a five-game winning streak and are on the verge of wrapping up the AL East Division title. On Friday, New York C Jose Trevino delivered an eighth inning RBI single that scored Harrison Bader with the winning run. OF Aaron Hicks homered and scored twice for the Yankees (92-58), who hold an eight-game lead over second place Toronto.

New York manager Aaron Boone will turn to talented right-hander Domingo German (2-3 3.12 ERA) on Saturday. Through 57 plus innings, German has allowed seven home runs and owns a solid 1.14 WHIP.