MOLDING WINS FROM CLAY

Clay Buchholz is back after missing a start due to soreness in his right AC joint. The righty is 7-0 with a 1.73 ERA while holding opponents to a .194 batting average. This will be his second start against the Yankees after picking up a win against them on April 3rd in New York. In that game, Buchholz allowed 1 run and six hits in seven innings striking out four while walking two. The righty has been spectacular on the road allowing just 4 total runs in his four starts away from Boston. His one weakness may be a lack of control, but even that hasn't been too bad; he has walked three batters in three straight starts.

KURODA KEEPING IT GOING

Hiroki Kuroda has been one of the best for his team this season. The Yankees’ starter is 6-3 with a 2.39 ERA for the Bronx Bombers. He got a no-decision his last time out in a pitcher's duel with Matt Harvey when Mariano Rivera blew his first save of the season. Kuroda had a rough outing against Boston at home back on April 3rd as he gave up 2 runs and four hits in 1.1 innings before getting hit by a line drive. The righty has allowed just 5 earned runs in five starts at home this season.

INJURY REPORT

The injury situation is steadily improving for the Yankees who just recently got Kevin Youkilis and Mark Teixeira back from injuries. The lineup is still awaiting the return of Curtis Granderson, Alex Rodriguez, and Derek Jeter. They are also without Eduardo Nunez and Francisco Cervelli. Andy Pettitte is going to return from his neck injury on Monday against the Indians. Michael Pineda is also potentially coming back in June as he returns from shoulder injury. Boston’s list is a lot shorter with Shane Victorino and Will Middlebrooks on the DL. Both are expected back early this month. The loss of Joel Hanrahan to Tommy John surgery could make things interesting for Boston’s bullpen.

TRENDS

Red Sox are 8-2 Under in Buchholz’s last 10 Sunday starts

Red Sox are 9-1 in Buchholz’s last 10 starts

Yankees are 9-4-1 Over in their last 14 Sunday games

Yankees are 7-3 in Kuroda’s last 10 starts

HITTERS TO WATCH

Robinson Cano 12-for-28 vs. Buchholz

Lyle Overbay 7-for-25 vs. Buchholz

Stephen Drew 8-for-24 vs. Kuroda

Dustin Pedroia 7-for-15 vs. Kuroda

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