Rogers' Afternoon ANNIHILATION - MIND-BLOWING 36-14 Last 50 MLB!
(MLB) NY Yankees vs. Oakland,
Money Line: -128.00 NY Yankees (Away)
Result: Win
The New York Yankees can set themselves up for a sweep of this four-game set at Oakland with another win Saturday afternoon. The pitching match-up suggest a big advantage for the Bronx Bombers, and I think they'll come out of this contest with the W. Here are my keys to the game: 1. Pitching - The A's hand the ball to Sean Manaea (1-1, 7.91). The rookie left-hander is coming off his best start in the majors when he limited Texas to one run on four hits in 6 2/3 innings. Manaea lasted just 2 2/3 innings his last start prior though as he touched for eight runs on 10 hits with a pair of homers. The Yankees counter with the reliable Masahiro Tanaka (1-0, 3.51 ERA) who has struggled through his last two starts home in the Bronx, but he has allowed only four earned runs in 19 2/3 innings on the road. Tanaka is 2-0 with juts two earned runs allowed in 13 2/3 innings in two career starts against Oakland. 2. Home Woes - The A's are 4-17 in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400 and just 8-13 straight up at home this season. 3. X-Factor - The A's has placed Josh Reddick on the disabled list making their lineup a lot less fearful. Selection: This is a play on the New York Yankees (8*)