In the first of a four-game series between the Oakland Athletics (19-22) and the New York Yankees (17-22) at O.C. Coliseum, Kendall Graveman (1-5, 5.84 ERA) and Ivan Nova (2-1, 3.70 ERA) get the ball. The game starts at 10:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, May. 19 and will air on CSCA and YES.
In his last start, Graveman pitched 5.2 innings, allowing four runs, striking out one and walking three in a 6-0 loss to the Rays. Danny Valencia (.357, 14 Rs, 6 HRs, 14 RBIs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 3 for 4 with two runs and two RBIs. The Yankees were victorious over the White Sox 2-1 the last time Nova pitched. He went 5.2 innings, giving up one run, striking out two and walking one. Carlos Beltran (.245, 19 Rs, 8 HRs, 19 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. Oakland has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. Over their past 10 games, Oakland’s pitchers have been playing lights out, only allowing 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0. They have been extremely effective at striking opposing batters out at O.C. Coliseum, averaging 7.3 strikeouts per home game.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. 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 2.5 walks per game, good for second in the AL.
So far this season, the Athletics are 3-0 against the Yankees.
Predictions: SU Winner – OAK
Notes
The Athletics are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Yankees have a 2-8 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Athletics are 3-18. The Yankees have a 4-19 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 18th in home runs, New York has hit 39 this season. Oakland ranks 11th with 47 home runs.
Ranking 28th, New York is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.68 per game. Oakland ranks in the top half with 8.54.
Oakland and New York both rank near the bottom of the league for their on-base plus slugging percentage. Oakland sits at 22nd with an OPS of .699, and New York ranks 27th with an OPS of .681.
When the Yankees allow at least one home run, they are 12-17. When the Athletics allow one or more homers, they have an 8-19 record.
