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Yankees and Athletics Set for Pivotal Rubber Match in Series Showdown

This content provides a preview of the final game in a three-game series between the New York Yankees and the Oakland Athletics on the West Coast. The series is currently tied at one game apiece, with New York winning the first game and Oakland taking the second. Both teams will be looking to secure a series win in the rubber match. The starting pitchers for the game will be (ERA: ) for the Yankees and Luis Severino (ERA: 3.62) for the Athletics. New York is favored to win with a line opening at -135 that has not moved. Stay tuned for the outcome of this highly anticipated matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -135 | Athletics +120
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+115) | Athletics +1.5 (-133)
• Total: Over/Under 10.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 57%.

New York vs Oakland Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees had their three-game win streak snapped in a high-scoring game against the Athletics on Saturday. Despite strong performances from Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger, the Yankees fell short. Starting pitcher Carlos Rodon had a solid outing but did not factor into the decision. Clarke Schmidt is set to start the next game for the Yankees, with a record of 0-1 and a 4.79 ERA this season. New York is ranked 2 in offense, scoring an average of 5.68 runs per game, and 9 in defense, allowing an average of 3.87 runs against them per game. Their current record is 22-17.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Athletics broke a three-game losing streak with a strong offensive performance to defeat the Yankees in the middle game of a three-game series. They currently hold a 21-19 record, ranking second in the AL West. Shea Langeliers led the team with a four-hit performance, contributing a run and five RBI. Luis Urias, Brent Rooker, and Langeliers all hit home runs in the victory. Pitchers JP Sears, Grant Holman, and Mason Miller all had solid performances to secure the win. Luis Severino will start the next game for the Athletics, with a 1-3 record and a 3.62 ERA for the season. The Athletics have a power ranking of 21 and are ranked 17th for offense and 24th for defense. In their last three matchups against Oakland, the Yankees went 1-2.

Yankees Face Pitching Uncertainty Heading into Pivotal Game against Former Ace

The first two games of this series showcased a significant amount of offensive production. The current pitching situation for the Yankees is somewhat uncertain due to the recent designation for assignment of Carlos Carrasco. It is important to monitor whether Clarke Schmidt will be pitching on regular rest. Additionally, Severino has faced difficulties in his five home starts at this ballpark, which may pose challenges against his former team. Considering the strength of the Yankees' lineup and Schmidt's recent strong performance, it is advisable to favor the visitors in securing victory in the pivotal rubber game of this series.

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