For much of the Boston Red Sox’s historic rivalry with the New York Yankees, the Yankees have had the upper hand. That was especially obvious during the 85-season stretch from 1919 to 2003, when New York won 26 World Series titles while the Red Sox won zero.

The tables have turned over the last two decades, however, as Boston’s been the one dominating the rivalry. The Red Sox have won their last three postseason meetings, beating the Yankees in the 2004 ALCS, 2018 ALDS and 2021 AL Wild Card Game. Over their previous 12 playoff games against each other, Boston is 8-4.

The Red Sox also had New York’s number this year, going 9-4 with a plus-15 run differential versus the Yankees in the regular season. That includes a 5-1 record at Yankee Stadium, where the two teams will meet again this w

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