The first game is the key to the series.  Win tonight then three out of four is doable and a sweep is possible.  Lose tonight and you look to split the series at best.

 I agree that pitching is very important and that’s why we have CC and Burnett.  However, the Red Sox are going to score runs so I feel the key is whether the Yankees can hit in the clutch.  I left last night’s game when they were losing 2 to 0 and was very surprised when they won 8 to 4.  That sets the tone for the series tonight when they could have mailed in last night’s game, especially that the Sox lost their game. 

 I would like to see Hinski in the game (as DH?) since he provides pop and is a proven stretch player.  Cody is gone and Pena may be called up and that is good as well.