Yankees and Red Sox Set for Final Series with Schlittler on the Mound

The Boston Red Sox will begin their final series of the regular season against the New York Yankees on Friday night. This matchup comes after the Red Sox, who were once in last place, swept the Yankees in four games at Fenway Park two months ago, marking a significant turnaround in their season.

The Red Sox currently lead the season series 5-4 and have outscored the Yankees 21-9 during their previous four-game sweep. Despite a recent 10-9 record over their last 19 games, they remain in contention for the AL's top wild card spot, trailing the Yankees by two games.

New York's captain Aaron Judge, who is sidelined due to injury, acknowledged the strength of the Red Sox's roster. The Yankees, having struggled recently, will start Cam Schlittler, who has a strong ERA this season, while the Red Sox will counter with Patrick Sandoval, who is returning from elbow surgery.