Red Sox vs. Yankees: Let’s Set the Stage for the Series

Once again this season, the Red Sox and the Yankees will face off in a best-of-three series to kick off the playoffs.
The Red Sox weren't expected to be here based on their start to the season, but they've been playing exceptionally well for months. The Yankees, on the other hand, have always been a strong team in the American League.
Last year, the Yankees defeated their rivals while seeded fourth in the American League. Will history repeat itself?
Let's break it down.
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