Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees Game 2 8/17/2021 Picks

Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees Game 2 8/17/2021 Picks Predictions Previews

The Boston Red Sox (69-51) and the New York Yankees (66-52) will clash in Game 2 of a doubleheader challenge at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at 7:05 PM ET. Boston won three games in a row after the team beat the Baltimore Orioles by a sweep in the AL East three-game set over the weekend. The Red Sox secured Game 1 & 2 with an 8-1 triumph on Friday and a 16-2 blowout win on Saturday. The Boston Red Sox completed the series sweep after a 6-2 victory in the final round on Sunday. Last time out, Boston took an early lead at 3-1 in the first inning and scored another three runs in the 6th to the eventual 6-2 win while hitting nine shots with two errors. Pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez made an impressive start with 6.0 scoreless innings on three hits while awarding three walks and struck out six Baltimore hitters in the victory.

Right-handed Pitcher Tanner Houck will be heading to the pitcher’s rubber to start the evening duel of a doubleheader against the Yankees on Tuesday. In his appearances on the mound this year, the 25-year-old righty thrower is 0-3 with a 2.93 ERA, a WHIP at 1.14, and 44 total strikeouts in 30.2 innings pitched.

Chat with our Live Handicapper to Know More about the Game.

Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees Game 2 Predictions 8/17/2021

On the New York side, the squad finished the three-game set with a 2-1 standing versus the Chicago White Sox over the weekend. The Yankees lost the series opener by just a point lead at 8-9 but made a quick bounce back after a 7-5 win on Saturday and a 5-3 triumph on Sunday. New York faced the LA Angels in a one-off game and beat the Halos with a tough 2-1 triumph while hitting five hits on Monday. Starting Pitcher Gerrit Cole went 5.2 innings pitched with just one earned run, two hits, and one walk allowed while striking out nine batters of the Halos in picking up the victory for the Yanks. Left/Right Fielder Joey Gallo made a one-run score on one hit with two RBIs while Designated Hitter Aaron Judge added one run on a double in leading the Yankees in triumph.

New York will be handing over the ball to left-hander Jordan Montgomery to start Game two of a doubleheader match versus the Red Sox on Tuesday. The 28-year-old southpaw thrower is 4-5 with a 3.69 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and a total of 115 strikeouts in 114.2 innings pitched this season.

Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees. The MLB Pick for this contest is New York +110. Both teams have the momentum after winning their last three games but the Yankees got the edge after winning seven of their last 10 while the Red Sox split theirs. New York Jordan Montgomery is a better starter in this match-up with 7 S/O and 2.10 ERA in his belt while Boston Tanner Houck posted 5.3 S/O and 2.70 ERA record in their last three contests played. Moreover, the Yanks have the advantage of playing at home on Tuesday. The predicted score, New York Yankees will win at 5-2.

MLB Free Premium Picks Predictions. Today’s entire Major League Baseball premium pick predictions are free right now at 1-888-711-4311 or text the word WINBIG to 760-670-3130 to receive them. Included are Best Bets, Totals, Parlays and First Five Inning winners for today free of charge.