Round 4: The Rivalry Continues

After a great series against the proposed AL Champs in Texas, the Yankees showed their true colors, taking 3 of 4 from the Rangers.

The Bombers have had a shaky August; questions with the rotation and injuries have affected them heavily. Yet, at 70-48 with the best record in the AL, the Yanks have remained the beast of the East. 

There is not much to say about this 58-61 Boston Red Sox squad. Let's face it; Bobby V is a disappointment, the clubhouse has turned to a nuthouse, and injuries have screwed playoff hopes and fantasies for Fenway Hopefuls. Even though I doubt Baltimore and Oakland will be there in the end come October, the Sawx playoff chances have turned slim to none. There is no consistency in their game and the discord in the locker room doesn't aid the odds.

But the Yanks can't take this team for granted. As we all know, these games last four hours on average, and fluky plays occur frequently. Can the Clippers sweep the Sox? Most likely yes. The x-factor is the pitching of both teams, and whether or not it will perform against the spotlight of the Bronx. No one expected 3 of 4 W's through that dirty Texas lineup. So why not dream big? I'm calling a sweep this weekend. Seal the deal Yanks. It's not a rivalry if only one team wins all the time. 

PITCHING MATCHUPS

                   BOS (58-61)                                   NYY (70-48)

Friday: F. Morales (3-3, 3.29)  vs. P. Hughes (11-10, 4.44)
Saturday: J. Lester (6-10, 5.20) vs. D. Phelps (3-3, 2.53)
Sunday:  J. Beckett (5-10, 5.19)  vs. H. Kuroda (11-8, 3.06)