- Sep 24, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) looks back while standing on first base during the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox Rivalry Making Histoty

Originally posted on Total Apex Sports | By Justin Rimpi | Last updated Jun 13, 2025 1:28 PM ET

There are always fireworks when the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox play. That has been especially true in 2025. These ballclubs made history when they faced off earlier this month in The Bronx. The first three games of the season series each featured 15+ runs scored. The only divisional matchup in league history with a longer streak to begin the season was the Atlanta Braves-Colorado Rockies in 1993. That season series began with four games of 15+ runs scored. Will the Yankees-Red Sox series continue making history?

New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox Season Summary

Each of the first three games between the Yankees and Red Sox this season have had at least 15 combined runs scored.

The only divisional matchup to have a longer such streak to begin a season was the NL West's Braves and Rockies in 1993 (four straight). pic.twitter.com/3XDbVkFNOp

— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) June 13, 2025

It has been a tale of two seasons for these bitter rivals. New York is leading the AL East at 42-25. The Red Sox are in fourth place at 34-36. The Yankees have been paced by a tremendous offense. They are second in the league in batting average, leading the league in home runs, and third in runs scored. Right Fielder Aaron Judge is putting together another season for the ages. He is either first or second in batting average, home runs, RBI, OBP, Slugging Percentage, OPS, and WAR.

Even though it has been a disappointing season for the Boston Red Sox, it is not because of their offense. The unit is seventh in batting average, seventh in home runs, and fifth in runs scored. Designated Hitter Rafael Devers has gotten off to another strong start at the plate. He is 16th in home runs, third in RBI, and 12th in OPS.

Final Thoughts

New York visits Boston for a three-game series beginning tonight. New York will send Ryan Yarbrough to the mound. He will be opposed by Garett Crochet. These starting pitchers will look to hold up their end of the bargain this evening to ensure 15+ runs are not scored again.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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