Yankees 60% - The percentage for this game could change greatly depending on who is in the starting lineups for the respective teams. A game with a one o'clock start time after one that ended after midnight the night before is sure to have some lineup surprises in store.
Still, unless the Yankees empty their bench for this game (a distinct possibility), they will have another solid edge. Boston has been playing badly for a while now, and against good teams, seem to be squandering their advantages.
In this game, they will not have the edge in starting pitching they had in games 2 and 4 of this series, which they were still unable to parlay into a win. This game is more likely to resemble the blowouts of games 1 and 3.
In the bullpens, Papelbon is struggling for Boston, and after throwing 40+ pitches last night, is almost certain to be out for this game. Rivera may be as well for the Yankees, which does hurt them substantially, but with an edge in starting pitching, offense, and general play and momentum, the Yankees again measure up favorably.
Still, unless the Yankees empty their bench for this game (a distinct possibility), they will have another solid edge. Boston has been playing badly for a while now, and against good teams, seem to be squandering their advantages.
In this game, they will not have the edge in starting pitching they had in games 2 and 4 of this series, which they were still unable to parlay into a win. This game is more likely to resemble the blowouts of games 1 and 3.
In the bullpens, Papelbon is struggling for Boston, and after throwing 40+ pitches last night, is almost certain to be out for this game. Rivera may be as well for the Yankees, which does hurt them substantially, but with an edge in starting pitching, offense, and general play and momentum, the Yankees again measure up favorably.