Severino shut out the hard-hitting Rangers over five innings in his last appearance. That's a fine start and a better start in his last two, possibly a sign of his return to form. He'll face Cards' left-hander Liberatore who has now struggled in three of four starts. The Yankees are hitting left handers at a .282 clip. They won their last two series and are making their way up the the offensive ladder after dwelling in the cellar for some time. The NY bullpen is back in form with a recent ERA approximately half of the Cards' relievers.

The Cards are still struggling. Their home record is awful this year. They were pummeled in their last two games, and are still hitting well below average of late. I'm wagering on Severino and the Yankees, both on the upswing, to win on Friday.