For the first time since 2004, it's Red Sox-Yankees in the playoffs

Update: 2018-10-04

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Lou Merloni and NBC Sports Boston Red Sox insider Evan Drellich preview the American League Divisional Series between the Red Sox and the New York Yankees:

0:21 - Evan and Lou quickly discuss the obvious: this is a huge series that will reignite a historical rivalry. They also give their predictions on how many games the series will go.

2:44 - Lou Merloni: "I don't think I can remember a Red Sox team that is in as desperate need to step up."

4:42 - Evan and Lou break down what the Red Sox need to do to win the series as well as what advantages the Yankees have over Boston.

8:58 - The pair finish by discussing what the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry means to a younger generation that has yet to experience a playoff series featuring the two teams.

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For the first time since 2004, it's Red Sox-Yankees in the playoffs

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For the first time since 2004, it's Red Sox-Yankees in the playoffs

For the first time since 2004, it's Red Sox-Yankees in the playoffs