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New York Yankees Set to Take on Oakland Athletics in Three-Game Series at Yankee Stadium

The Oakland Athletics will face off against the New York Yankees in a three-game series starting on Friday at Yankee Stadium. The Athletics are coming off a 3-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers, while the Yankees defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-1. Despite the win, the Athletics trail in the AL West by 15 games, while the Yankees lead the AL East by one game over Tampa Bay. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries. Mitch Spence will start for the Athletics and Will Warren for the Yankees. New York is the favorite to win, opening at -200. For more insights and predictions on the matchup, be sure to read the full article.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +175 | Yankees -208
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-117) | Yankees -1.5 (-103)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 68%.

Oakland vs New York Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics currently rank 7th in slugging percentage, 12th in batting average, 15th in runs scored, and 17th in on-base percentage. Brent Rooker leads the team in home runs with 16, while Tyler Soderstrom is second with 14. Soderstrom also leads in RBI with 45, followed by Rooker with 43. The Athletics have four players with 32 or more RBI. The team has hit 131 doubles, nine triples, and 101 home runs for a total of 241 extra base hits in 82 games. On the pitching side, the Athletics rank 22nd in Quality Starts and are 29th in ERA, WHIP, and opponent batting average. Jeffrey Springs leads in wins and strikeouts. Mitch Spence will start on Friday with a record of 2-2 this season. Overall, the Athletics have a power ranking of 25, ranking 22nd in offense, 29th in defense, and have a record of 33-49.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees are performing well in both hitting and pitching categories this season. They rank in the top eight in four hitting categories and are particularly strong in on-base percentage, slugging percentage, runs scored, and batting average. Aaron Judge has been a standout player, leading the team in several statistics including batting average, home runs, and RBI. The Yankees have a total of seven players with 30 or more RBI. On the pitching side, they are in the top nine in four categories and have strong performers like Max Fried and Carlos Rodon. The team has an overall power ranking of 11 and ranks fourth for offense and sixth for defense. Their current record is 46-34. In their last three matchups, Oakland won two out of three games against New York. The Yankees will be starting Will Warren in their next game, who has a 4-4 record with a 4.66 ERA and 96 strikeouts this season.

New York Baseball Team Overcomes Challenges, Dominates Athletics in Pitching Battle

The New York baseball team has faced challenges in recent weeks, losing nine out of their last fourteen games. Despite this, the team managed to secure two wins out of three on the road against the Athletics in early May. New York currently ranks in the top eight in four hitting categories and in the top nine in four pitching categories. In contrast, the Athletics are struggling, ranking 29th in ERA, WHIP, and batting average against. A notable difference lies in the bullpen, with New York boasting a 3.53 ERA compared to the A's 5.93 ERA. Athletics' pitcher Mitch Spence had a rough outing in his last game, while New York's pitcher Will Warren has been consistent, producing solid performances in his last three outings. Warren was particularly impressive on May 9th, pitching 7.1 innings and allowing only one run in a dominant victory over the Athletics.

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