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Yankees vs. Red Sox: Simple Truths

By Steven Goldman
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 13: Hiroki Kuroda #18 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the home opener at Yankee Stadium on April 13, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 13: Hiroki Kuroda #18 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the home opener at Yankee Stadium on April 13, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
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The average American League starting pitcher has an ERA/RA of 4.37/4.76.

Red Sox starting pitchers have an ERA/RA of 4.64/4.96.
Yankees starting pitchers have an ERA/RA of 3.95/4.36.

On the other hand:

Red Sox RA in April, all pitchers: 5.72.
Red Sox pitchers since: 3.92

Yankees RA in April, all pitchers: 4.65
Yankees pitchers since: 3.84.

Seems to me that is darned close to even.

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