On July 28, 2024, an epic clash is set as the New York Yankees visit the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park for a 07:10 pm showdown. The forecast predicts overcast skies, adding a dramatic backdrop to this storied rivalry.

Carlos Rodón will lead the charge for the Yankees, entering the game with a 4.421 ERA. Counterpart Tanner Houck, who will take the mound for the Red Sox, boasts a lower ERA of 2.707, setting the stage for an intriguing pitcher’s duel.

In the 2024 AL East Division standings, the Yankees currently claim third place, sporting a 61-45 record, equating to a .580 winning percentage. They’ve won 19 and lost 22 within their division, taking the second spot by this metric. Recently, the Yankees have claimed four wins out of their last 10 games, with a current streak of one win. Their season performance shows 27 wins and 23 losses at home, with an impressive 34-22 record on the road. Day games see them slightly less dominant with 21 wins compared to 40 during night games. The team has tallied 531 runs while giving up 431.

Meanwhile, the Red Sox are in sixth place within the same division, holding a record of 55-48, which translates to a .530 winning percentage. They are third in division play with a 14-12 record. Like the Yankees, they too have captured four wins in their last 10 games but are on a losing streak of one. The Red Sox have split their home games with 25 wins and 26 losses and have fared slightly better on the road with a 30-22 record. Their day games victories stand at 23, with a better outcome in night games at 32 wins. Offensively, Boston has scored 497 runs but has allowed 469 runs against them.

Turning to the betting odds for this fixture, the point spread is set at 1.5, with an over/under of 9.5. For those looking to place money line bets, the Yankees are listed at -106 while the Red Sox have slightly shorter odds at -112. The close odds mirror the competitive nature of the match-up, promising a tightly contested game likely to captivate fans and bettors alike.