The Boston Red Sox will meet the New York Yankees in the first of a three-game weekend series on Friday. New York (38-23) leads the American League East, while Boston (30-34) is fourth in the division.

Its Friday, June 6 and the Red Sox (30-34) are in Bronx to take on the Yankees (38-23). Walker Buehler is slated to take the mound for Boston against Will Warren for New York. The Yankees answered Cleveland's 4-0 shutout of New York Wednesday with a 4-0 shutout of the Guardians last night.

Through 11 starts in 2025, Yamamoto has a sparkling 1.96 ERA, which leads all qualified pitchers. He’s allowing a league-best 5.3 hits per nine innings, while striking out more than a batter per inning (10.5 K/9) and limiting free passes (2.8 BB/9).