New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 9/30/26, 4:09 PM  by Lou Aguila in MLB Picks

With their big bats churning out at least 7 runs a game over the last five games and Max Fried set to take the mound on Wednesday, the New York Yankees (+163 at -1.5 runs) are poised to finish off their archrivals, the Boston Red Sox, in Game 2 of their wild card series.

Current Form:

The New York Yankees claimed the first game of the wild card series in style, blowing out the Boston Red Sox 9-0 on Tuesday. Cam Schlitter blanked the Red Sox through 6.1 innings, and Ben Rice blasted two home runs, including a late grand slam, to power the Yankees to a dominant Game 1 victory.

Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox went 3 for 29 at the plate and reached base only three times, succumbing to the Yankees’ pitching masterclass. After another futile game at the plate, the Red Sox are now averaging 1.7 runs on a .156 BA over their last five games.

Starting Pitchers: Yankees LHP Max Fried (5-5, 2.80 ERA) vs. Red Sox RHP Sonny Gray (18.5 2.72 ERA).

The Matchup: The Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the Red Sox.