The set-up: The winner advances to take on the Astros in the ALCS. New York delivered with the 5-1 win last night and I think the Evil Empire will carry that momentum over here for a series victory and finally get the monkey off their back vs. the Rays here. Tampa has won 10 of 14 meetings this year, but the Yanks can turn the page on that chapter with their ace on the mound tonight. The Yanks are averaging 7.5 runs per game in the playoffs and they've hit 16 home runs. Cole dominated the Rays in Game, allowing three runs in the 9-3 victory.

The pick: Tyler Glasnow gets the call on short rest for Tampa here and he'll make way for Blake Snell if needed. Glasnow struck out ten in his Game 2 win over the Yanks. It's true that "anything" can happen in a deciding game. That said, I think that the Yankees have the better hitting line-up and they also have the superior starter on the hill for this big moment. This line could/should in fact be a lot larger in my opinion. The play is the Yanks.

This is a 10* BLOOD-BATH on the New York Yankees.