New York at Boston

It hasn't been a September to remember for the Yankees as they are on an 8-11 run. The offense is #19 in runs scored and #17 in slugging. Gerrit Cole gets the opener of this big series, but he is 1-2 in three starts against the Red Sox this season with a 5.09 ERA. The Yankees have lost seven of eight against righty starters and the Red Sox go with hard-throwing righty Nathan Eovaldi, who has 188 Ks in 173+ innings and a 2.99 ERA at Fenway in 2021. He has a winning record against New York this season with a 2.01 ERA, fanning 34 in 31 innings with only 2 walks. Boston is home with an offense that is fourth in runs, fifth in on-base percentage, second in slugging, and they are on a 7-1 run at Fenway against the Yankees. Play Boston.