Boston Red Sox – New York Yankees : Can the visitors make it three in a row? 
The third act of this series at Fenway Park opens after two games that looked almost identical. So far, the New York Yankees have had it their own way, winning back-to-back (4-0, then 4-1). Their formula? Strike early and lean on ruthless pitching. The result is a series that looks set to stay tight and low-scoring, despite the size of the occasion, ahead of the April 23 showdown.
Boston’s offence is still nowhere to be found 
The hosts keep falling into the same old rut. That is the deep problem haunting their season: a shocking lack of offence. In game two, the Massachusetts side had to wait until the ninth inning just to avoid the shutout and scrap together a lonely run.
There were a few bright spots. Jarren Duran stood out with three hits, including two doubles. But nobody else backed him up, leaving their starting pitcher with no support and failing to put sustained pressure on the New York Yankees defence. It is hard to see much hope against the New York Yankees when the batters are producing so little.
A job handled from start to finish 
On the other side of the dugout, it has been calm and clinical. The New York Yankees are playing baseball with ruthless discipline. Case in point: in the last meeting, Max Fried shut down the opposing bats with 8 scoreless innings. At the plate, the New York Yankees put the game to bed from the opening frame. Amed Rosario did the damage with 4 runs batted in, including a three-run homer in the very first inning.
What stands out most about the New York Yankees right now is how they keep winning without getting carried away or forcing the issue. They set the tone early, back it up with a reliable starter, and then close things out in tidy fashion when the pressure comes.
MLB pick Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees
Under 8.5 runs in the game
For this third meeting, there is no real reason to expect a sudden explosion of home runs. The first two New York Yankees wins, 4-0 and 4-1, have already shown a series with just 9 runs scored in total.
On Thursday, April 23, Cam Schlittler is set to take the mound for the New York Yankees, carrying an impressive 2-1 record and a tiny 1.95 ERA. Boston’s starter is still not fully confirmed, though Brayan Bello is the name doing the rounds, but that does not change the likely shape of this one. The New York Yankees’ pitching has been dominant, and the home side have shown no real sign of an offensive spark.
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