October 5, 2018

WATCH: New York Yankees or Boston Red Sox? Why ALDS will go 5 games

by Felix Pantaleón

Here’s how the 2018 American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will be won. Game one is Friday, October 5, 2018 (10/5/18) at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass. J.A. Happ will be on the mound for the Yankees. The Red Sox will counter with Chris Sale.

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Buckle up.

For the first time in 14 years, the Yankees and Red Sox will face off in October.

This time a unique angle is present: The short five-game series the League Division Series provides.

That means upsets can happen, every game (especially Game 1) takes on extra meaning and no prediction can be looked at as that big of an upset.

So, do the Yankees actually have a chance to take down a 108-win juggernaut? Where does Boston’s advantage lie? How long will this series go?

Watch the video above for my pick and prediction for the Yankees-Red Sox ALDS.

Joe Giglio may be reached at jgiglio@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @JoeGiglioSports. Find NJ.com on Facebook.

Written by Felix Pantaleón

Felix Pantaleon is The Founder of NYYNEWS.com The First & Oldest Independent New York Yankees Content Creator Platform, Since 2005.Follow on Social Media Instagram - X.com

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