In the last of a three-game series between the Texas Rangers (11-10) and the New York Yankees (8-11) at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Martin Perez (0-2, 4.50 ERA) and CC Sabathia (1-1, 5.28 ERA) get the ball. The Rangers won the last game 10-1, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game gets underway at 8:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Apr. 27 and will air on FSSW, YES and ESPN.
In his last start, Perez pitched 5.2 innings, giving up five runs, striking out two and walking two in a 5-0 loss to the White Sox. Nomar Mazara (.365, 10 Rs, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with two runs. The Yankees were victorious over the Rays 6-3 the last time Sabathia pitched. He went 4.2 innings, allowing three runs, striking out two and walking three. Mark Teixeira (.254, 10 Rs, 3 HRs, 10 RBIs, 1 SB) has been doing well, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one RBI.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Rangers have one of the most prolific home offenses in the entire AL, averaging 5.1 runs per game. Over their past 10 games, Texas’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, averaging 7.0 strikeouts per game.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. The Yankees have racked up 17 steals on the year, making them one of the most threatening base-running teams in the league. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the New York pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0. They also allow just 2.2 walks per game, third-best in the AL.
Predictions: SU Winner – TEX
Notes
The Rangers are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Yankees have a 1-2 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Yankees are 0-10. The Rangers have a 2-8 record when opponents outhit them.
Texas ranks near the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 18 this season. New York ranks in the top half with 20.
Ranking 21st, New York is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 8.05 per game. Texas ranks in the top half with 8.38.
Ranking 26th, New York is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.682). Texas ranks in the bottom half at 20th with an OPS of .707.
The Yankees are 4-8 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Rangers are 7-8 when they allow at least one homer.
