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New York Yankees Set to Face Cleveland Guardians in Second Game of Home Series

The New York Yankees will be hosting the Cleveland Guardians for the second game of their home series on Wednesday at 7:05 PM Eastern. The Yankees have recently enjoyed success, winning four of their last five games. Joey Cantillo will take the mound for the Guardians, sporting a 6.23 ERA, while Nestor Cortes will be starting for the Yankees with a 4.2 ERA. New York opens as the betting favorite at -162, with the current line moving to New York -188.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians +170 | Yankees -188
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-125) | Yankees -1.5 (+107)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 65%.

Cleveland vs New York Stats

Cleveland Guardians

In a recent series against Milwaukee, the Cleveland Guardians were swept and blanked in the final game, finishing with just two hits. Steven Kwan continues to impress as the leading hitter, with a season average of .317. Ben Lively had a solid start, allowing two runs over six innings. The Guardians pitching staff ranks 7th in the league with an ERA of 3.73, performing better on the road with a .232 OBA. However, they have struggled in night games and in the month of August, with an ERA of 4.35. Offensively, Cleveland averages 4.54 runs per game but sits bottom 10 in batting average. They will need to improve consistency at the plate, especially with runners in scoring position, in order to break their losing streak. Overall, Cleveland currently has a power ranking of 19 and a record of 73-52 this season.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees struggled to generate runs in their recent games, with only two runs scored in game three and a total of six hits. Pitcher Marcus Stroman had a solid performance, allowing four hits and striking out five over six innings. Left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes is set to start the next game, coming off a mixed record against the Guardians. New York's offense ranks 2nd in the league, averaging 5.08 runs per game, but they have hit better on the road than at home. Despite some challenges, with their strong strikeout rate and league-leading walks, the Yankees are positioned to extend their lead in the AL East. Their opponent, the Cleveland Guardians, recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against New York.

New York Baseball Team's Improved Batting Performance Sets Stage for Victory Against Guardians

In August, the New York baseball team has demonstrated improved batting performance, with an increased frequency of home runs exceeding their season average. Currently ranked 2nd in Major League Baseball for home runs, the team has also displayed overall competency at the plate. This bodes well for New York's upcoming matchup against the Guardians, whose pitching staff has shown susceptibility to home runs. Despite occasional vulnerabilities this season, Cortes has delivered strong performances at home and will now be facing a Guardians offense that has experienced difficulties in August. Given these factors, it is reasonable to anticipate New York achieving success in this competition. Betting on New York to win in this circumstance seems favorable.

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