A.J. Griffin (2-0, 3.18 ERA) and the Texas Rangers (10-10) go up against Luis Severino (0-2, 4.86 ERA) and the New York Yankees (8-10) in the second of a three-game series at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Yankees won the last game 3-1, and New York leads the series 1-0. The game starts at 8:05 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Apr. 26 and will air on FSSW and YES.
In his most recent outing, Griffin pitched 6.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out six and walking two in a 7-4 victory over the Astros. Nomar Mazara (.354, 8 Rs, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs) went 1 for 3 yesterday. The Yankees were unsuccessful against the Athletics 7-3 the last time Severino pitched. He went 6.0 innings, giving up two runs and striking out four. Starlin Castro (.290, 4 Rs, 3 HRs, 11 RBIs, 2 SBs) has been doing well, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. Over their past 10 games, Texas’s offense has been playing lights out, averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. Texas’s pitching staff has put it all together in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game dropped to 0.0 during that span, compared to its 0.0 season average. They have been extremely effective at striking opposing batters out, averaging 7.0 strikeouts per game.
New York has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. The Yankees have racked up 17 steals on the year, making them one of the most threatening base-running teams in the league. New York’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0. They also allow just 2.2 walks per game, fourth-best in the AL.
The only other game between the two teams went New York’s way.
Predictions: SU Winner – NYY
Notes
The Rangers are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Yankees have a 3-2 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Yankees are 0-9. The Rangers have a 2-8 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 22nd in home runs, Texas has hit 16 this season. New York ranks 15th with 20 home runs.
Texas and New York both rank in the bottom half of the league in hits. Texas sits at 18th with 8.15 hits per game and New York ranks 17th with 8.17.
Ranking 22nd, Texas is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.688). New York ranks in the bottom half at 20th with an OPS of .696.
The Yankees are 4-7 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Rangers are 7-8 when they allow at least one homer.
