Yankees Host Red Sox in Doubleheader Nightcap at Yankee Stadium
The New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Saturday, August 29, 2026, first pitch set for 7:15 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Max Fried takes the mound for New York, while Raymond Burgos starts for Boston.
New York entered Saturday with a 76-58 record (.567), holding a comfortable edge over Boston at 73-61 (.545) in the ongoing AL rivalry. The Yankees have also been one of the league's top power sources this season, entering the day with 184 home runs, second in MLB behind only Washington's 190. liga abe
Both lineups carry clear threats. Yankees designated hitter is batting .255 with 35 home runs and 83 RBI, the club's primary long-ball danger in the nightcap, while second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. adds a different dimension with 18 homers, 53 RBI and 38 stolen bases, forcing opponents to defend his speed on the bases. For Boston, first baseman is hitting .278 with 26 home runs, 78 RBI and a .908 OPS, and center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela is batting .287 with 16 home runs, 66 RBI and 17 steals, giving the Red Sox contact, pop and speed from the same spot in the order.
With Fried announced for New York and Boston yet to confirm its Game 2 starter beyond Burgos, both bullpens could see extra work given the doubleheader format. The result carries direct weight on the American League standings as both clubs continue to jockey for postseason positioning down the stretch.
