Yankees vs. Rangers: Max Fried Faces off Against Patrick Corbin in Critical Three-Game Series in AL

In this upcoming three-game series in the American League, the New York Yankees (60-51) will face off against the Texas Rangers (58-54). The Yankees previously swept the Rangers in May at home, and now they will face off again with Max Fried (2.62 ERA) on the mound for New York and Patrick Corbin (3.78 ERA) pitching for Texas. The game is set to start at 8:05 EST. Stay tuned for our prediction on this Yankees vs. Rangers matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Yankees -153 | Rangers +130
Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+110) | Rangers +1.5 (-130)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 60%.

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees have recently slipped to third place in the American League division, trailing the Blue Jays by 4.5 games and falling behind the Red Sox by half a game. The team suffered losses in Miami against the Marlins, with only two hits and no runs in Saturday's game. Despite Aaron Judge's absence, Giancarlo Stanton has returned to the lineup and contributed significantly, with 9 home runs and 26 RBIs in 34 games. Cody Bellinger leads the team in home runs with 20 and has been batting third as the right fielder with 65 RBIs and a .279 batting average. Max Fried, a left-handed pitcher in his first season with the team, has a record of 12-4 with a 2.62 ERA and ranks 9th in the league. In his last start, Fried gave up two runs in 6.2 innings in a win over the Rays.

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers are currently battling for a spot in the postseason, sitting third in the AL West but only one game out of the final spot in the Wild Card race. Despite being 4.5 games behind the Astros at the top of the division, they are just a game behind Seattle for second place. In a recent four game series against the Mariners, the Rangers lost two of the first three games but managed to win on Saturday with Kyle Higashioka leading the way with two hits and three RBIs. Higashioka, batting eighth in the lineup, has played in 60 games this season and has seven home runs and 30 RBIs with a .269 batting average. This is his first season with the Rangers after previously playing for the Yankees and Padres. Three different Rangers players are tied for the team lead with 15 homers - Wyatt Langford, Corey Seager, and Adolis Garcia. Langford is the youngest at 23 years old, Garcia leads in RBIs with 62, and Seager has the best batting average at .265. Patrick Corbin, a 36-year old left-handed pitcher, will make his 21st start of the season with a 6-7 record. The team has won four of his last five starts, and he has a 3.78 ERA with a 93-32 strikeout to walk ratio. In his last start, Corbin gave up two runs in five innings in a loss to the Angels.

Yankees Present Perfect Buying Opportunity with Strong Pitching and Offensive Capabilities

The New York Yankees have been experiencing some challenges recently, however, the current situation presents an opportunity to purchase them at a lower price than usual with a strong starting pitcher on the roster. It is possible that Aaron Judge may return to the lineup, but even in his absence, the Yankees are poised for success with Max Fried on the mound. Fried leads the team in wins with a commendable 12-4 record and has maintained a similar number of walks as Texas' Corbin, despite pitching significantly more innings. When comparing their performance, Corbin has surrendered more home runs in fewer innings, while Fried boasts a superior ERA. Despite Judge's potential absence, the Yankees possess substantial offensive capability and are likely to secure a victory in this matchup. Thus, it is advisable to place a wager on the Yankees emerging victorious.

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