Dobbins mentioned that his father, Lance Dobbins, was "really good friends" with Yankees great Andy Pettitte and had a short career with the team before becoming a die-hard Sox fan: “He was actually drafted twice by the Yankees,” his son said. “Signed with them his last year, and then he got traded over to the Diamondbacks.”

Red Sox pitcher Hunter Dobbins has some explaining to do, according to the New York Post. Dobbins created a stir over the weekend when he made his dislike of the Yankees organization crystal clear, stemming from his father's brief career with New York.

The Red Sox have endured a disappointing first half of the season, but the one bright spot is that they’ve had their bitter rival’s number. The Sox defeated the Yankees, 2-1, in 10 innings Friday night, giving them their third win in four tries against the Bombers this season.

The Yankees vs. Red Sox game at Fenway Park was a dramatic, contentious, extra-innings showdown. Both teams had a great battle, but during the game, Yankees manager Aaron Boone and infielder D.J. LeMahieu were ejected during the 10th inning. The Red Sox walked it off with a 2-1 score.

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The Red Sox have won three of four games against the Yankees this season, but will they beat their hated rival again on Saturday? Check out the best bets and predictions from the SportsLine Projection