MLB AFTERNOON HOT PROSPECT! 10*!
(MLB) Texas vs. NY Yankees,
Money Line: -127.00 Texas (Away)
Result: Loss
The hard hitting Texas Rangers have now won four straight against the Yankees this season, holding them to 2 or less runs in each game. The Yankees' bats truly are woeful of late, with a .179 BA and a .563 OPS. They are giving more run than usual as well. The Rangers are well above .500 on the road and have climbed back to 4th in OPS lately. Jon Gray gave up 6 runs in under 3 innings last time out, a very rare poor appearance, which is almost universally the case after a complete game performance in his previous start. Otherwise he has been excellent and consistent; a fine candidate for a bounce back start on Saturday. Yankees right-hander Severino looked somewhat better in his last start, allowing 4 runs over 5 innings, but his appearances have generally been short and poor in June. The Yankees should have the edge in the bullpen, but they have multiple pitchers on the IL. Take the Rangers to give the Yankees another kick while they are down. Take Texas to win again.