Coming off a loss, the Rays are sending out their ace McLanahan (7-0, 1.76 ERA) against Cortes (3-2, 4.74 ERA). McLanahan has not given up more than 2 earned runs in any start this season including his last three wins allowing only 0, 1 and 2 earned runs. Cortes’ last three starts have seen him surrender an average of 4 earned runs which is almost an earned run per inning pitched. I see the bullpens as a wash, as both have pitched 4.0 innings/game in their last 10 with comparable ERAs.

Although Tampa’s bats have cooled a bit lately they still lead the majors overall. Away they are 1st, in day games are 4th. The Yankees are 22nd in their last 15 games. Except for Torres all the Yankees with more than 4 AB are .200 or below against McLanahan. Four Rays have hit better than .300 against Cortes. Take the Rays and run on this one.