The Yankees lost the first eight games versus the Red Sox in 2009 but the Yankees have reversed the trend by now defeating the Red Sox 20-11 and have won the past five meetings. The Red Sox and Yankees will complete their three game series tomorrow. They Yankees now have an almost insurmountable seven and a half game lead over the Red Sox in the American League East division.
The New York Yankees and New York Mets continue their interleague Subway Series beginning tonight in what will be the first of a three game series at New Yankees Stadium. The teams begin play tonight with first pitch at 7:05 p.m. tonight, first pitch at 4:10 on Saturday and 1:05 on Sunday. The Yankees and the Mets will meet again at Citi Field June 26th-28th. The Yankees are still sore from being swept by the Boston Red Sox three games straight at Fenway Park. It will be very interesting how many of the high priced seats located near homeplate are empty as well as how many home runs both teams hit.
Late Friday the New York Yankees released season ticket pricing information for the $1.3 billion New Yankee Stadium ballpark. Going to a Yankees ballgame will be more expensive in 2009, but the Yankees are keeping some seating affordable. The front part of the area behind the outfield are priced at $100 and $75 if purchased via a season ticket. Behind the bullpen in center are 9 bleacher sections priced at $12, the same as they were in the old Yankee stadium.