In the last of a three-game series between the New York Yankees (22-21) and the Texas Rangers (22-21) at Yankee Stadium, Chris Capuano (0-1, 12.00 ERA) and Yovani Gallardo (3-6, 4.26 ERA) take the mound. The Yankees lost the last game 15-4, extending a five-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 8:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 24 and will air on ESPN.
In his last start, Capuano pitched 3.0 innings, allowing four runs, striking out four and walking two in a 6-0 loss to the Royals. In his pitching opportunities against the Yankees, Gallardo is 0-1 with a 6.35 ERA, seven strikeouts and three walks. Prince Fielder (.351, 20 Rs, 8 HRs, 30 RBIs) has been doing well offensively for the Rangers, going 3 for 4 yesterday with three runs, one home run, and three RBIs.
New York is a -129 favorite in this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is set at eight runs. When playing as the favorite, the Yankees have an 11-9 record and overall money line at +74. They have struggled as the favorite over their last 10 games, going 0-3. The Yankees come into the game with the fifth-ranked scoring offense in the AL, averaging 4.5 runs per game. The Yankees rank third in the majors in extra base hits with 137. Below average play has been the norm lately for the New York pitchers. The Yankees have given up an average of 5.8 runs to opponents in their last 10 games, above their season average of 4.2 runs per game. The have been extremely effective at striking opposing batters out, averaging 8.6 strikeouts per game.
Across the field, the Rangers have a record of 18-20 when they are the underdog and are +270 overall with the money line.
So far this season, the Rangers are 2-0 against the Yankees. This game will feature Gallardo (RHP) on the mound against the Yankees, who have a 16-14 record when they take on a right-handed starter. The left-handed Capuano will take the mound against the Rangers. Against lefty starters this season, they have an awful 5-9 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – NYY, O/U – Over
Notes
For the ninth time this season, the Rangers registered at least two errors in a game.
The Rangers are 2-2 in games that go into extra innings. Meanwhile, the Yankees are 0-3 in such matchups.
The Rangers are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Yankees have a 7-12 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they are outhit, the Rangers are 4-18. The Yankees have a 4-15 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking ninth in home runs, Texas has hit 45 this season. New York ranks fourth with 52 home runs.
Ranking 11th, Texas is in the top half of the league in hits, notching 8.14 per game. New York ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 8.40.
New York and Texas both rank in the top half of the league for their on-base plus slugging percentage. New York sits at 11th with an OPS of .726 and Texas ranks 15th with an OPS of .710.
When the Rangers allow at least one home run, they are 9-19. When the Yankees allow one or more homers, they have a 12-15 record.
