What are the chances of Rick Porcello turning in a second consecutive well-pitched game?

Not good. Boston is 0-5 the last five times when Porcello has pitched following one of his quality starts, which have been rare this season.

Prior to shutting out the White Sox for seven innings in his last start six days ago, Porcello was 1-9 with a 7.03 ERA during his last 12 starts.

Boston is 4-9 in Porcello's last 13 starts and 1-6 in his past seven outings versus opponents with a winning record.

The Yankees are superior to the Red Sox and should have beat them on Monday stranding 14 runners in a one-run loss.

New York has a far superior bullpen and the better starter going with Michael Pineda, who is pitching on extra rest. The Yankees are 8-2 the last 10 times Pineda has thrown on five days rest. The Yankees also are 9-2 the last 11 times Pineda has started against an AL East club.

Pineda is 3-1 lifetime against Boston as a Yankee with a 2.18 ERA in four starts.