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Yankees' Lead Over Red Sox Shrinking

Published August 28, 2026 · Updated August 29, 2026 · Fox Sports

With just 30 games remaining, the New York Yankees' 2-game lead over the Boston Red Sox is looking increasingly precarious as their bullpen struggles and offense continues to falter.

Since losing Aaron Judge at the end of May, the Yankees' offense ranks last in MLB in batting average and on-base percentage. Their bullpen vulnerability has worsened with Fernando Cruz now sidelined with a partial UCL tear. Meanwhile, the Red Sox have gained momentum with a 21-4 July and are just behind the Yankees for the top wild-card spot. milkshakeslot.lat

The teams play a crucial four-game series this weekend in the Bronx, including a doubleheader on Saturday. If Boston can sweep this series, analysts believe the standings could flip for good, with the Red Sox potentially overtaking the Yankees for the remainder of the season.

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