Masahiro Tanaka / Eduardo Rodriguez
Mark Feinsand, Daily News: "It's hard to believe, but it's been nine years since the Yankees and Red Sox faced off in a September game with meaningful postseason implications for both teams. That ends Thursday."
The Red Sox and Yankees begin a four-game series tonight. They also will play a three-game set in New York on September 27-29.
A good showing by Boston could effectively wreck New York's slim chances at the AL East title. The Yankees are two games out of the wild card race.
Boston's magic number for winning the AL East is 17 with 17 games to play.