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New York Yankees Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, Veteran Left-Hander Carlos Rodon to Take the Mound

The New York Yankees are preparing to face off against the Texas Rangers in American League action at Globe Life Field. The Yankees kicked off the series with a strong 8-4 road win on Monday. Veteran left-hander Carlos Rodon will be taking the mound for the Yankees, while veteran southpaw Andrew Heaney will be pitching for the Rangers. The current betting line favors the Yankees at -139 after opening at -130.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -139 | Rangers +127
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+118) | Rangers +1.5 (-135)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 58%.

New York vs Texas Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees are currently leading the AL East standings by 0.5 games, with an impressive offense that boasts a .252/.334/.440 slash line and averages 5.1 runs per game. The team leads baseball with 211 total homers, and Aaron Judge has been exceptional with 51 home runs and a 1.170 OPS this season. With a power ranking of 12, the Yankees are ranked 2 in offense, 11 in defense, and are 80-58 this season. Veteran southpaw Carlos Rodon has been solid in his 27 starts, with a 14-9 record, 4.31 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP. He has shown excellent command with 161 strikeouts and 47 walks. The team needs to continue winning games to maintain their top spot in the majors.

Texas Rangers Analysis

The Texas Rangers currently sit in third place in the AL West, 10.0 games back in the division and 9.5 games out of the AL Wild Card race. Offensively, they are struggling, ranking tied for 23rd in the league with a .683 team OPS and scoring an average of 4.14 runs per game. However, they have been decent at drawing walks, ranking 15th in the league with 417 total walks. Shortstop Corey Seager has been a standout performer with a .278/.353/.512 slash line, 30 home runs, 74 RBI, 68 runs scored, and one steal. Pitcher Andrew Heaney has a 4-13 record with a 3.95 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 134.1 innings pitched, giving up 18 home runs. The Rangers are currently ranked 20th in power ranking, 24th in offense, and 19th in defense, with an overall record of 65-73. In their last three matchups against New York, the Rangers won one game and lost two.

Carlos Rodon Shines as Yankees Favorite in Pitching Matchup Against Rangers

In analyzing the performance of the pitchers in their previous seven starts, Carlos Rodon stands out with a record of 5-2, a 3.43 ERA, and a 1.17 WHIP in 39.1 innings, whereas Andrew Heaney has struggled with a record of 0-3, a 4.98 ERA, and a 1.22 WHIP in 34.1 innings. It is evident that there is a notable disparity between the effectiveness of the bullpens, with the Yankees ranking eighth in the league with a 3.76 reliever ERA, while the Rangers lag behind, ranked at 24th with a 4.33 bullpen ERA. Considering these factors, it is recommended to favor the New York Yankees to secure a victory in this matchup.

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