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New York Yankees Favored to Prevail Over Cleveland Guardians in Second Game of Series

On Wednesday, the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees will face off in the second game of their three-game series in the American League. Both teams had a day off on Monday, with Cleveland winning two out of three games in their previous series in April. Luis Ortiz (4.40 ERA) will start for the Guardians, while Clarke Schmidt (3.95 ERA) will take the mound for the Yankees. The game is set for 7:05 EST and will be available on Amazon Prime Video. New York is the betting favorite with an opening line of -184.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians +160 | Yankees -184
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-128) | Yankees -1.5 (+108)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 65%.

Cleveland vs New York Stats

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians recently won two out of three games in a series against the Los Angeles Angels. Despite being 6.5 games behind the Tigers in the division, they are currently in second place with a half game lead over the Twins. In their latest game, Jose Ramirez hit his 11th home run of the season and leads the team with 29 RBIs. Ramirez has been performing well at the plate with a .327 batting average, ranking 7th in the MLB. Steven Kwan is also having a strong season, leading the team with 70 hits and a .313 batting average. Carlos Santana and Kyle Manzardo have been contributing with their power at the DH and first base positions. Luis Ortiz will make his 12th start of the season, with a record of 2-6 and an ERA of 4.40. The Guardians are currently ranked 18th in power rankings, with their offense ranked 23rd, defense ranked 19th, and a season record of 32-25.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees recently faced off against the Dodgers in a World Series rematch, ultimately losing two out of three games but salvaging a win on Sunday Night Baseball. Despite the losses, the Yankees remain 5.5 games ahead of the Blue Jays in second place in the standings. Ben Rice made a significant impact in Sunday's game with a two-run homer, showcasing his skills as a cleanup hitter. Aaron Judge continues to impress with his performance, leading the league in batting average and ranking third in home runs. Trent Grisham has also been a strong contributor, hitting 13 home runs and maintaining a solid batting average while playing in center field. Clarke Schmidt, a 29-year-old right-hander, will make his ninth start of the year with a 2-2 record and a 3.95 ERA. The Yankees have a power ranking of 3 and are ranked third in offense, scoring an average of 5.47 runs per game. They are also ranked eighth in defense, giving up an average of 3.82 points per game, and have an overall record of 36-22. The recent matchup against Cleveland resulted in a 1-2 record for the Yankees.

Yankees poised to bounce back against struggling Ortiz and the Guardian team

The New York Yankees are looking to bounce back from a recent series loss against the Dodgers as they face the Guardian team, led by Ortiz on the mound. Ortiz has struggled in his recent starts, giving up earned runs in his last five games, including three home runs. With power hitters like Judge, Rice, and Grisham in the lineup, the Yankees are poised to score runs against Ortiz and his 4.40 ERA. Clarke Schmidt, coming off a strong performance against the Angels, will be pitching for the Yankees. With Judge now batting third in the lineup, New York has found a more effective offensive strategy that should result in more RBIs and runs. Considering these factors, the Yankees are favoured to cover the runline in this game.

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