#966 YANKEES with Gil (-) over Red Sox with Giolito at 7:15 PM EST
The New York Yankees enter Thursday evening’s matchup against the Boston Red Sox in strong form, having secured five consecutive victories by a combined score of 43-22. In contrast, Boston has lost seven of its previous ten games, including its last three, making this an especially challenging contest for manager Alex Cora and his team.
Luis Gil will start for the Yankees. To date, he has made three appearances this season, allowing eight earned runs and 15 hits over 14.0 innings pitched. He has recorded 14 strikeouts and eight walks, resulting in a 1-1 record and a 5.14 ERA. Throughout his four-year career, Gil has started 39 games, conceding 81 earned runs and 144 hits in 199.0 innings, which equates to a respectable 17-9 record and a 3.66 ERA. .
Lucas Giolito will take the mound for the visiting Red Sox. This season, he has made 19 starts, yielding 43 earned runs and 99 hits across 106.2 innings. Giolito has achieved 87 strikeouts and 34 walks, accumulating an 8-2 record and a 3.63 ERA. Over his last six starts, he allowed 16 earned runs and 31 hits in 34.1 innings, resulting in a 2-1 record and a 4.19 ERA. .
Technically, the Yankees are in a lucrative position, with victories in 37 of their last 62 home games, 56 of their last 100 games against right-handed starters, 282 of their last 483 games following a win, and 234 out of 390 games when priced as a home favorite. Conversely, the Red Sox have lost 50 of their last 93 games when listed as a road underdog. .
Currently trailing by 4.0 games in pursuit of the AL East title, the Yankees recognize the significance of this division series against Boston. Take New York with Gil. Thanks and best of luck, Tom.
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