Jake Odorizzi (2-2, 3.46 ERA) and Nathan Eovaldi (5-2, 3.95 ERA) take the hill in the last of a three-game series between the Tampa Bay Rays (22-25) and the New York Yankees (23-25) at Tropicana Field. The Rays won the last game 9-5, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 1:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 29 and can be seen on WPIX and SUN.
Odorizzi pitched 5.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering zero runs, striking out seven and walking three in a 4-3 win over the Marlins. Steve Pearce (.302, 19 Rs, 8 HRs, 20 RBIs) had another good game yesterday, going 2 for 5 with one run. Eovaldi went 6.0 innings, surrendering zero runs, striking out five and walking three in a 6-0 win over the Blue Jays in his last outing. Jacoby Ellsbury (.287, 19 Rs, 2 HRs, 15 RBIs, 9 SBs) has been successful at the plate, going 2 for 5 yesterday.
The odds for Tampa Bay and New York are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable as of now. Within its division, Tampa Bay has a record of 8-12 SU. The Rays have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. The Rays are one of the best in the MLB in terms of extra base hits with 162. Tampa Bay’s batters do not strike out very often, with only 9.3 per game. Tampa Bay’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0. The Rays are the fourth-best team in the AL at limiting hits during home games, allowing only 7.7 hits per game to their opponents this season.
The Yankees are 12-11 against fellow AL East members. Offensively, the Yankees have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Yankees allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span. When it comes to issuing walks, the Yankees have the fewest in the AL with only 2.3 walks allowed per game.
The Yankees lead the season series, 3-2.
Predictions: SU Winner – TB
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Tampa Bay is 10-9, while New York is 13-12.
The Yankees are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Rays have an 8-11 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Rays are 16-4. The Yankees have a 17-2 record when outhitting opponents.
Tampa Bay and New York both rank near the bottom of the league in runs. Tampa Bay sits at 21st with 198 runs this season and New York ranks 25th with 188.
Ranking 21st, Tampa Bay is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 140 this season. New York ranks in the top half with 149.
When the Rays hit at least one home run, they are 19-19. When the Yankees hit at least one homer, they have a 17-15 record.
