Red Sox Nation visits Yankee Universe

 
And now, Yankee Stadium takes over for two nights as center of Yankee Universe. Or of Red Sox Nation. It isn't clear where that Hank Steinbrenner-John Henry debate currently stands. After last weekend's three games, nine hours and 42 minutes, and 812 pitches, the Red Sox began this season where they had ended the last one -- one up on the Yankees. [link]

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Red Sox Nation visits Yankees Universe
And now, Yankee Stadium takes over for two nights as center of Yankees Universe. Or of Red Sox Nation. It isn't clear where that Hank Steinbrenner-John Henry debate currently stands.