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Yankees and Rays Gear Up for Pitching Showdown in Crucial AL East Matchup

The New York Yankees (10-7) are set to face off against the Tampa Bay Rays (8-9) in game 1 of a four-game series on the road in Florida. The Yankees are coming off a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals, extending their winning streak to two games and holding a half-game lead in the AL East. The Rays, on the other hand, lost to the Boston Red Sox and trail the Yankees by two games in the division. Both teams will be missing key players, with New York without 11 pitchers and three position players, and Tampa Bay without 7 pitchers and four position players. The starting pitchers for the matchup will be (ERA:) for the Yankees and Taj Bradley (ERA: 3.71) for the Rays. Tampa Bay is the betting favorite with a current line of -117 for the game. Be sure to check out our in-depth prediction for this exciting matchup between the Yankees and Rays.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees +101 | Rays -117
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+155) | Rays +1.5 (-187)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 54%.

New York vs Tampa Bay Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees are currently excelling in several major hitting categories, including ranking in the top six for slugging percentage, runs scored, on-base percentage, and batting average. Aaron Judge leads the team in both home runs and RBI, with Jazz Chisholm Jr also contributing significantly in home runs, and Anthony Volpe ranking second in RBI. On the mound, New York has solid statistics in batting average against, WHIP, ERA, and Quality Starts, with Max Fried leading in wins, strikeouts, and ERA for starters. The team currently has a power ranking of 7, with a strong offense averaging 6.19 runs per game, but a defense that ranks lower at 23, allowing an average of 4.88 points against them. With a record of 10-7, New York will have Will Warren pitching in their upcoming game, with his season statistics showing promise despite a high ERA.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays have been performing well offensively, ranking 3rd in batting average, 6th in on-base percentage, 7th in slugging percentage, and 10th in runs scored. Junior Caminero leads the team with four home runs, while Brandon Lowe and Jonathan Aranda are tied for the RBI lead with 11 each. The Rays have hit a total of 25 doubles, three triples, and 19 home runs so far this season. On the pitching side, Tampa Bay ranks 5th in Quality Starts, 7th in WHIP, 9th in ERA, and 17th in batting average against. Shane Baz leads the team in wins, strikeouts, and ERA for starters. The Rays have a power ranking of 8 and are ranked 10th in offense and 7th in defense. They are currently 8-9 overall and will have Taj Bradley pitching on Thursday. In their last three matchups, New York has won two out of three against Tampa Bay.

New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays Gear Up for Pitching Showdown in Thursday Matchup

The New York Yankees have demonstrated strong performance in recent games, winning four out of their last six matches and maintaining a 9-3 record in their last 12 games against American League opponents. With a league-leading slugging percentage of .487 and the second-highest runs scored at 103, the Yankees have shown their prowess on the field. On the other hand, the Tampa Bay Rays have also displayed impressive batting statistics, ranking third in batting average, seventh in slugging percentage, and tenth in runs scored. The key factor in the upcoming Thursday matchup between these two teams is likely to be the performance of the pitchers. Yankees' starter Will Warren has faced difficulties in his three starts with an ERA of 5.14, while Rays' starter Taj Bradley has delivered strong performances in two out of three outings, including a stellar showing against Atlanta.

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