Final Score: Yankees 8 - Red Sox 5
Sunday, August 20, 2006 at 8:05 PM ET

Yankees @ Red Sox

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Yankees
73-48 Rating 1581
Form: LLWWW
Model Probability
49%
51%
Projected margin: New York Yankees +0.0
Red Sox
69-53 Rating 1555
Form: LWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Yankees Red Sox
All-time wins 290 282
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 4.6 4.6
Last meeting 13 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Yankees Red Sox
Games played 121 122
Avg runs scored 5.7 5.6
Avg runs conceded 4.8 5.2
Win percentage 60% 57%
Away win % / Home win % 58% 64%