New York Yankees vs
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Yankees to Face Reds in Three-Game Series; New York Favored in Matchup

The New York Yankees (44-32, 1st AL East) are set to face off against the Cincinnati Reds (39-38, 4th NL Central) in a three-game series, beginning with game one on Tuesday. New York is coming off a shutout victory against the Baltimore Orioles and holds a 1 ½ game lead in the American League East. Cincinnati, on the other hand, is on a three-game losing streak and trails the NL Central leader by 7 ½ games. Both teams will be missing several key players for this matchup. Ryan Yarbrough will start for the Yankees, while Nick Lodolo will take the mound for the Reds. New York is the betting favorite for this game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -124 | Reds +106
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+125) | Reds +1.5 (-150)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 55%.

New York vs Cincinnati Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees currently rank in the top eight in four hitting categories, including being second in both on-base percentage and slugging percentage. Aaron Judge leads the team in several offensive categories, including batting average, home runs, and RBI. The team has shown strong offensive production with six players hitting 10 or more home runs. In pitching, the Yankees are ranked in the top 11 in four categories, with Max Fried leading in wins and ERA for starters. On Monday, Ryan Yarbrough will take the mound for the team. Overall, the Yankees are ranked 4th in offense, 6th in defense, and have a 44-32 record this season.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds rank 10th in runs scored, 12th in slugging percentage, 14th in on-base percentage, and 16th in batting average. Elly De La Cruz leads the team with 17 home runs and 52 RBI, while Gavin Lux has 32 RBI. The team has hit 128 doubles, 9 triples, and 85 home runs in 77 games. On the pitching side, the Reds rank 9th in batting average against, 10th in Quality Starts, 11th in WHIP, and 16th in ERA. Brady Singer leads in wins, and Nick Lodolo will start the upcoming game with a 5-5 record, a 3.71 ERA, a 1.11 WHIP, and 74 strikeouts. Overall, the Reds have a power ranking of 7 and a 39-38 record, with the New York team winning their last 3 matchups.

New York Yankees Show Strong Performance Despite Recent Challenges, Cincinnati Reds Struggle

The New York Yankees have encountered challenges recently, with seven losses in the last nine games. However, the team has demonstrated strong performance both offensively and defensively. New York ranks within the top eight in four hitting categories and the top 11 in four pitching categories. Conversely, the Cincinnati Reds have faced a recent downturn, with three consecutive losses and five defeats in the previous nine games. The Yankees excel in scoring runs, ranking 4th, while Cincinnati struggles with a 16th place ranking in earned run average. On the pitching front, New York is positioned 6th in ERA, whereas Cincinnati places 10th in runs scored. Noteworthy, Ryan Yarbrough of the Yankees has delivered solid performances in his last two outings, allowing only three runs in 10 innings. On the other hand, Cincinnati's Nick Lodolo has surrendered 11 runs in the last 15.1 innings.

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