Few games in every sports league get a lot of attention. MLB has many such contests, including one between the two former World Series winners, the Boston Red Sox, and the New York Yankees. Baseball fans await every season for their match days to experience this epic contest. Similar were the scenes when the two teams met a week before at the Bronx stadium. Fans of both teams expected it to continue at Fenway Park. Even though the first game setup up the series nicely, the postponement of the rest of the games led to the dejections of fans.
But according to the latest reports, the two teams will play the rest of the proposed games on the same day. This has come after a positive update that has increased the Yankee’s playoff hopes. Even after so much has happened related to the Yankees, fans are still not happy. What could be the reason?
Some relief for the New York Yankees before a two-game affair on Sunday!
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It has been a poor season for the Yankees, who are third in the AL East, ten games behind the top spot. They have also not played well lately, and the playoffs’ qualification chances are diminishing for them. The Yankees lost their last game at Fenway Park badly by a score of 15-5, which added more to the worries.
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But in a positive update, they have gained from the losses of other teams in the league, putting them in a better place in the playoffs qualification. It has not only given them some hope but could benefit them in the doubleheader against the Red Sox on Sunday.
YES Network shared the schedule update on their Instagram handle. A part of it read, “The Red Sox-Yankees game scheduled for tonight, Saturday, June 17, at Fenway Park has been postponed due to a forecast of moderate to heavy rainfall in the Fenway area throughout the evening. It added, “Tonight’s game has been rescheduled as the first game of a split doubleheader on Sunday, June 18, beginning at 1:35 p.m.”
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Given that the first game saw total domination from the Red Sox. The reactions have come in plenty on these updates!
A mixed voice from fans on massive updates!
Fans always want to see their team playing, but that does not seem to be the case with Yankees fans. As their team is struggling, fans are not happy to watch it play. While reacting to the latest updates, the fans echoed the same with their sarcastic responses. Here are a few of the reactions!
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A fan shared, “Luckily the Yankees didn?t play today otherwise they would?ve blown this golden opportunity.”
One fan said, “Yes we will have to wait until tomorrow for Boone?s random lineup generator.”
Another fan added, “Wooo!! We don?t lose today!!”
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Other Yankees fans have shared similar voices. Now it will be interesting to see what happens next in the series between the two. Will the Pinstripes be able to change the result of the series? Will they get back the trust of their fans? What do you all think about it? Share your reactions in the comments below!
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