The New York Yankees have a pivotal Game 3 ahead of them against the Boston Red Sox here in just under 20 minutes. The Yankees won Game 2 to keep their season alive as the Red Sox took the opener.

Ahead of the game, Yankees manager Aaron Boone made a bold statement about Giancarlo Stanton and his at-bats. Boone also pinpointed a key reason why the Yankees won Game 2 .

“He looks like G. He just missed a couple. I think he has gotten four or five, like, “Ooh.” I don't feel like he is off much at all. … I expect him to have an impactful at-bat tonight.” Article Continues Below

Stanton is in the 4-spot once again behind Cody Bellinger. Trent Grisham leads off with Aaron Judge behind him. The hope is that Stanton can connect with a hit. He is 0-8 in two games, while six of his tea

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