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Yankees and Rays Battle for Victory in Series Finale in the Sunshine State

In the final game of a four-game series between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays, both teams are seeking a win in the Sunshine State. The Yankees currently lead the series 2-1, with the Rays taking the most recent game in extra innings. Max Fried will be on the mound for the Yankees, with Ryan Pepiot starting for the Rays. New York is favored to win with a -142 betting line. It will be interesting to see which team comes out on top on getaway day.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -142 | Rays +125
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+120) | Rays +1.5 (-140)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 59%.

New York vs Tampa Bay Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees saw their five-game win streak come to an end as they were defeated in extra innings after blowing a late lead against the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite a strong offensive performance from Aaron Judge and Trent Grisham, the Yankees fell to 13-8 on the season. Carlos Carrasco had a rough outing, allowing four runs in four innings. Devin Williams blew a four-run lead in the ninth, leading to a loss for Yoendrys Gomez. Max Fried will be pitching for the Yankees, boasting a 3-0 record with a 1.88 ERA. New York ranks first in offense, averaging 5.95 runs per game, but sits at 22nd in defense, allowing 4.53 runs per game. The team currently holds a 13-7 record and is ranked 7th in power rankings.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays rallied to win in extra innings against the New York Yankees, avoiding a third consecutive defeat. Yandy Diaz and Jose Caballero contributed with multiple hits, while Jonathan Aranda's homer secured the victory. Despite Shane Baz's struggles on the mound, Edwin Uceta earned the win in relief. Ryan Pepiot will start the next game for the Rays, coming off a loss in his last outing but with a previous career win against the Yankees. The Rays currently have a power ranking of 8 and are ranked #12 for offense and #7 for defense. New York has suffered three straight losses against Tampa Bay in their recent matchups.

Devin Williams Struggles Leads to Tampa Bay Victory in Third Game of Series

The Tampa Bay team was able to secure a victory in the third game of the series as a result of Devin Williams experiencing difficulties on the field with a 9.00 ERA so far this season. It is not reliable to depend on such shortcomings occurring regularly, especially considering the necessity of scoring 10 runs for a win, which is not sustainable. Although the New York team remains a strong offensive force, Fried has demonstrated impressive performance in his last three appearances leading up to this game. With the Yankees holding an advantage in terms of pitching and facing an inconsistent Rays team, the odds are in their favor for victory. Therefore, it is recommended to support New York in this match as they emerge triumphant to claim the series win.

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