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Marly RiveraESPN Writer
” And this year, I know weve played them at some times when weve been playing actually well. Weve stolen a couple wins from them, like late last night. Last year, we captured them at a good time at the end of the year. We certainly regard who they are and all the terrific video games weve had to play against them, but … enjoy it while it lasts.”
BOSTON– The New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox competition is considered one of the biggest in all of sports.
Over the previous 2 years, it has actually definitely turned into a one-sided affair. And this weekend, it has actually ended up being a part of New Yorks late-season rise.
The Yankees mauled the Red Sox 8-0 on Saturday night for their 12th successive triumph over their American League East rivals, connecting a franchise record. The Yankees– who likewise have actually now won 10 consecutive games in general considering that landing at the.500 mark on Sept. 8– have actually taken 17 of the past 18 games between the clubs since July 28, 2019.
The Yankees 10-game win streak total matches their longest because June 2012. During this run, the Bronx Bombers have struck 29 crowning achievement and outscored opponents 85-25.
At 31-21, the Yankees clinched their 28th consecutive winning record because 1993, the second-longest stretch in MLB history, behind only their own streak of 39 straight gaining seasons from 1926 to 1964. The Yankees magic number to clinch a postseason berth now stands at one.
Playing the last-place Red Sox hasnt harm matters.
” Its probably a little bit fluky, a little aberration,” said supervisor Aaron Boone when attending to the franchises record-tying streak versus Boston.
” And this year, I understand weve played them at long times when weve been playing actually well. Weve taken a couple wins from them, like late last night. In 2015, we caught them at a great time at the end of the year. Look, its constantly fun beating those guys. We obviously regard who they are and all the excellent video games weve had to play against them, however … enjoy it while it lasts.”
The Yankees win streak against Boston is their longest considering that taking 12 straight from Aug. 16, 1952, to April 23, 1953. Its the third time in franchise history the Yankees have won 12 successive games against the Red Sox, with the other being from May 27 to Aug. 23, 1936.
J.A. Happ, who worked eight scoreless innings to earn his 2nd win of the season, said the Yankees bore in mind the winning streak and wanted to set another record on Sunday when they play their last game of the season at Fenway Park.
” I know we have a good group and were playing well,” Happ stated. “We are aware of that number [12 straight], thrilled to go out there tomorrow and try to take approval [set the record] there. We recognized it tonight that we could connect it.”
New york city outfielder Clint Frazier agreed.
” Were focused on trying to put ourselves in an actually good position for the playoffs,” said Frazier, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs on Saturday.
” I know we have a great team and were playing well,” Happ stated.
CloseMarly Rivera is an author for ESPNdeportes.com and ESPN.com.
