BOSTON, MA - JULY 5: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with his teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park on July 5, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox won 5-4. (Photo by Rich Gagnon/Getty Images)
Tonight on ESPN, we’ll be treated to the first meeting between the New York Yankees (11-7) and Boston Red Sox (11-8) of the 2017 MLB season. The greatest rivalry in baseball was supposed to kick off last night, but the weather didn’t cooperate. The game was rained out and rescheduled to take place as part of a day-night doubleheader on July 16.
Taking the ball for the Yankees will be right-hander Luis Severino (1-1). The 23-year-old was fantastic in his first two starts this season, giving up just six runs (five earned) on eight hits and a walk while striking out 21 batters over 15 innings. He ran into some trouble in his last start, though, losing a decision to the Baltimore Orioles after surrendering four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out six batters over five innings.
Opposing Severino will be the 2016 AL Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello. The sinkerballer has experienced some tough sledding this year, going 1-2 with a 5.32 ERA and 1.52 WHIP over his first four starts. But it hasn’t been all doom and gloom for the 28-year-old righty, as he’s struck out 23 batters over 23.2 innings and posted quality starts in three of his four outings.
Now that we’ve examined the pitching matchup, let’s breakdown all of the different ways you can watch the Yankees take on the Red Sox in Fenway Park.
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox Viewing Details
Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Time: 7:00 P.M. EST
Location: Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts
TV Channel: ESPN (Check local listings.)
How To Live Stream New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox Online
Your best bet for watching New York battle Boston via a live stream is WatchESPN. You will need your log-in and password information for your cable or satellite provider and you’re good to go.
If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can watch the game through Sling TV. Sling TV is a service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computers, or mobile devices for a monthly fee. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. The service’s Orange package includes ESPN and costs $20 a month, but you can sign up for a free seven-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within the week, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer to start watching.
You can also live stream ESPN online through DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV offers a free seven-day trial, so you will receive a full week free before your paid membership begins. If you cancel your subscription within the seven day period, you will not be charged. DIRECTV NOW is available on Desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.
Watch New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox On Phone, Tablet Or Mobile
If you can’t watch tonight’s game on your TV or computer, the Worldwide Leader has you covered with the WatchESPN app. As long as you have a cable or satellite provider, you can download the app for free in the App Store, Google Play, Amazon Store, or Windows Store.
You can also watch the game on the Sling app. Sign up for a free Sling trial and download their app from the App Store or Google Play. There is also a Sling app for Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire TV.
DIRECTV has a DIRECTV NOW app in the App Store and Google Play where you can watch ESPN for free, using your seven-day trial. You must cancel it before the trial period ends.
