The first of 18 battles during the season long war between rivals New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox begins at Fenway on Friday night featuring the marquee pitching matchup of the series, Andy Pettitte versus Curt Schilling. Nearly one month into the season and six rivalry games to play, don’t think that early positioning in the standings isn’t going to a play a role down the stretch. Regardless of how “meaningless” these early season rivalry games are portrayed, in the scheme of things, every win counts in a season series that could ultimately determine the setup of the playoffs. That being said, series one bringsthe rivals together each coming off of a rally win and recent win streaks to find themselves 1-2 in the standings. The Yankees, riding a recent offensive tear led by Alex Rodriguez find themselves throwing Pettitte and two rookies, Jeff Karstens and Chase Wright against the top three starters of Boston’s rejuvenated rotation. With an unfamiliar starting staff, New York will rely on the offense to continue the hot streak and hope their rookies can hold down the potent Red Sox hitters. Game one is on the way, let the rivalry begin…

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