4:10 p.m. ET: New York Yankees (87-67) at Boston Red Sox (88-66)

Odds: Yankees +105 / Red Sox -115
Total:  10 -105 / -115

The Yankees took care of business Friday night with an 8-3 victory over the Red Sox. The Yankees (87-67) moved within a game of the Red Sox (88-66) for the top wild card in the American League. The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Minnesota Twins, ensuring New York a two-game lead on the second wild card. The Seattle Mariners are also two games back. New York gets the chance to tie its longtime rival for the top wild card in a late-afternoon showdown Saturday. The Yankees will send left-hander Nestor Cortes (2-2, 2.79 ERA) to the mound opposite Red Sox righty Nick Pivetta (9-7, 4.63). Pivetta gets the start for Boston, trying to get his 1st win since Aug. 13. He has allowed at least 3 runs in 4 of his last 5 outings, including 3 over 3 2/3 innings in a no-decision versus the Baltimore Orioles last time out. Pivetta was hammered for 4 runs over 1 2/3 innings in his lone start against the Yankees this season (Aug. 18). It was his second career appearance against the club. The Red Sox had to use up the bullpen to pitch 6.1 innings, so the Yankees are in a good spot today. Nestor Cortes is 1-2 with a 3.19 road ERA this season in 11 road games (6 starts). The Yankees have won 4 of the last 5 games against the Red Sox. Take the Yankees to get the win today. 

The Bookie:          Yankees +105  / Over 10 -105
Fade the Public:   Red Sox / Under
Sharp Action:       Yankees / Over