New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox Picks and Prediction for Sunday, June 28, 2026
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The New York Yankees visit the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Sunday at 7:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. New York is 48-33 and first in the AL East, while Boston is 34-46 and fifth in the division. The Red Sox have taken the first two games of the series, winning 6-3 on Thursday and 6-1 on Friday. The Yankees had won two of three before arriving in Boston, while the Red Sox have won three of their last five games. Be a winner with our free MLB picks.
New York Yankees Preview
The Yankees enter the series finale looking to bounce back after their offense struggled through the first two contests. New York has managed just four total runs in the series despite entering the weekend with one of the American League's top power-hitting lineups. The Yankees have still been one of the league's most balanced clubs thanks to elite pitching and timely hitting throughout the season.
New York is batting .243 with a .327 on-base percentage and .433 slugging percentage, producing 404 runs on 653 hits. Ben Rice leads the club with a .280 average, 22 home runs, and 53 RBI, while Aaron Judge has added 17 home runs with a .375 OBP. Paul Goldschmidt is batting .295 with 14 home runs, Cody Bellinger has contributed 11 home runs and 49 RBI, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. has added 12 home runs and 24 stolen bases. The Yankees have hit 120 home runs this season while the pitching staff owns a stellar 3.34 ERA and 1.19 WHIP, both among the best marks in baseball.
Injuries: Travis MacGregor, 60-Day IL, Giancarlo Stanton, 10-Day IL, Ryan McMahon, 10-Day IL, Trent Grisham, 10-Day IL, Max Fried, 15-Day IL.
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Boston Red Sox Preview
Boston has played some of its best baseball of the season during this series, winning the first two games behind strong pitching and timely offense. While the Red Sox remain well behind in the AL East standings, they have continued to receive quality production from several key hitters while their pitching staff has quietly ranked among the better units in the American League.
The Red Sox are batting .244 with a .313 on-base percentage and .386 slugging percentage, scoring 319 runs on 655 hits. Willson Contreras leads the lineup with 17 home runs and 48 RBI while batting .281. Ceddanne Rafaela is also hitting .281 with 79 hits, Wilyer Abreu has collected 82 hits with 10 home runs, and Jarren Duran has added 12 home runs. Boston's pitching staff owns a 3.77 ERA and 1.26 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .244 batting average.
Injuries: Romy Gonzalez, 60-Day IL, Patrick Sandoval, 60-Day IL, Jovani Moran, 15-Day IL, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, 10-Day IL, Nick Sogard, 10-Day IL.
Pitching Matchup
New York Yankees – Carlos Rodón
Rodón is 4-2 with a 3.70 ERA and 1.28 WHIP across 41.1 innings. The left-hander has allowed only 31 hits while striking out 46 batters and giving up just three home runs this season.
Boston Red Sox – Sonny Gray
Gray is 9-1 with a 2.95 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 76.1 innings. The veteran right-hander has surrendered 71 hits while recording 66 strikeouts and continues to anchor Boston's rotation.
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox Prediction
Boston has the edge entering Sunday because Sonny Gray has been one of the American League's most dependable starters, and the Red Sox already have momentum after winning the first two games of the series before Saturday’s game, which was played after this article was published. While New York owns the stronger overall roster and one of the league's best pitching staffs, Gray gives Boston an advantage in this matchup, especially with the Yankees' offense struggling at Fenway Park this weekend. The Red Sox can complete the sweep with another quality pitching performance.
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