Boston at New York

The Yankees are hoping for a celebration tonight. Not only would they end a three-game skid, but they would clinch a spot in the Wild Card game and reach 10,000 victories in franchise history. They will be up for this one on many levels, including the fact that their division rivals are in town. The Red Sox go with 35-year-old Rich Hill, who has an 8.31 ERA in nine career games (one start) against New York. The Yankees are formidable on offense, second in baseball in runs scored, fourth in slugging. The Yankees are 6-2 following a loss, plus 4-1 against a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. New York lefty C.C. Sabathia has worked at least six innings in three straight starts and has allowed three runs in 12 innings over two quality starts against Boston this year. The Yankees are 47-23 in Sabathia's last 70 starts after allowing five runs or more in their previous game. In addition, the home plate umpire is Todd Tichenor and the home team is 17-5 when he is calling balls and strikes. Break out the champagne at Yankee stadium tonight. Take the Yankees.