Double Header As New York Takes On Boston At Fenway

If you don't think sixteen innings was enough between the two American League East rivals just wait until Sunday when they play a double header where they're making up a game from earlier this season.

A rainout three months ago has set the stage for a marathon of baseball between the Yankees and Red Sox on Sunday. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/242296670/yankees-outlast-red-sox-in-16-innings/

The rivals will finish up their weekend series at Fenway Park with a day-night doubleheader that has heavy implications for an ever-tightening American League East race. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/242296670/yankees-outlast-red-sox-in-16-innings/

Rick Porcello (4-11, 4.75 ERA) will start the 1:05 p.m. ET game for Boston. The righty is coming off his best performance of the season, allowing one run in his eighth career complete game. But the eight innings in St. Petersburg weren't enough, as he took the 1-0 loss to the Rays. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/242296670/yankees-outlast-red-sox-in-16-innings/

Left-hander CC Sabathia (7-3, 3.81 ERA) will take the mound on short notice after the Yankees and Red Sox played 16 innings on Saturday. Sabathia is coming off his shortest start of the season, going 2 2/3 innings and allowing four earned runs in a loss to the Brewers on July 4. He is 14-13 in his career against the Red Sox, and 5-5 when pitching at Fenway Park. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/242296670/yankees-outlast-red-sox-in-16-innings/

Red Sox lefty David Price (4-2, 3.91 ERA) will be given the ball in the night game, scheduled for 8:05 p.m. Price found himself on somewhat of a roll before the All-Star break, allowing two earned runs over his last 15 innings while putting together four straight quality starts." according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/242296670/yankees-outlast-red-sox-in-16-innings/

After a rocky first half, Masahiro Tanaka will look to rebound with a successful opening start to the second half. Tanaka put together a torrid streak of six straight losses before entering the break with two wins in three starts. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/242296670/yankees-outlast-red-sox-in-16-innings/

Red Sox manager John Farrell says that Brock Holt could potentially be available for the second game on Sunday. Holt has been battling with vertigo and has been on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Pawtucket. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/242296670/yankees-outlast-red-sox-in-16-innings/

A return to Fenway Park could be the best thing for a struggling Tanaka. He produced his best start of the year in his last visit to Boston, allowing three hits in a shutout performance on April 27th. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/242296670/yankees-outlast-red-sox-in-16-innings/

Price is more familiar with the Yankees than he is with any other Major League squad. The lefty has faced the Bronx Bombers a career-high 37 times, going 14-11. As a member of the Red Sox, though, Price is 1-4 with an 8.42 ERA in six appearances against the Yanks. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/242296670/yankees-outlast-red-sox-in-16-innings/

Jacoby Ellsbury has continually gotten the better of Porcello when the two do battle. The center fielder is 12-for-34 against Porcello with four home runs in his career. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/242296670/yankees-outlast-red-sox-in-16-innings/

Will the New York be able to backup CC Sabathia in the day cap and Masahiro Tanaka in the night cap? Will they be able to get runs their offense going against  Rick Porcello and David Price?   Will CC Sabathia pitch well enough to give his team a chance to win? Will Masahiro Tanaka throw another shutout like he did on April 27th? Will New York be able to win the series? Will these two games go in to double digit innings? 

First pitch for the afternoon game is set for 1:05 pm. The game will be televised on TBS. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-red-sox/2017/07/16/490398#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=490398

The night cap will be televised on ESPN. First pitch is set for 8:05 pm. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-red-sox/2017/07/16/491471#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=491471