Free MLB Picks Today: New York Yankees vs Oakland Athletics 5/10/23

Hot-hitting Esteury Ruiz will be looking to extend his 11-game hitting streak as the Oakland Athletics (8-29) face off against the New York Yankees (20-17) at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday with the home team in position for a sweep of the three-game series. The Yankees lead the series 2-0 after winning 10-5 on Tuesday.

Clarke Schmidt went six innings, allowing two runs on five hits and striking out seven, to get the win. Jake Bauers went 1 for 2 with a home run and three RBIs in the win.

Harrison Bader went 3 for 4 with one run and one RBI. Jordan Diaz was 3 for 4 with three home runs and four RBIs for the Athletics. Shea Langeliers also went 3 for 4 with one run.

ON THE MOUND

Kyle Muller (1-2, 6.62 ERA) is slated to get the start for Oakland. The lefty allowed five runs over 5.1 innings in his last start, a 12-8 road win over the Royals on Friday. He earned the win, yielding eight hits while striking out one and walking three.

For New York, right-hander Jhony Brito (2-3, 6.08 ERA) takes the mound. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Athletics. In his last start on Friday, Brito took a no-decision on the road against the Rays. He threw four innings and gave up four runs on six hits, striking out two and walking one in the 5-4 loss.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Oakland has averaged 5.0 runs a game, up from their season average of 3.9, while performing better across the board (.281/.363/.455). Against right-handed pitchers like Brito this season, the A’s have a .680 OPS.

Ryan Noda has the team’s best on-base percentage against right-handers at .422 over 68 at-bats. New York is averaging 6.2 runs per game in the last five, up from 4.2 for the season, with a higher slash line (.264/.344/.506).

The Yanks have a .722 OPS against left-handers in 2023. With a .981 OPS over 29 at-bats, Gleyber Torres has been their best hitter against left-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Oakland is on a three-game losing streak in road games, bringing their record to 5-14 in 2023. The A’s have scored 4.6 runs per game away from home, while allowing 8.2 runs.

New York has won four in a row at home. The Yanks are 13-8 at home this season, averaging 4.2 runs per game while surrendering 3.2. New York is 9-1 in the last 10 games at Yankee Stadium between the teams with an average scoreline of 5.4-3.4.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Athletics are fifth in the AL West, 14 games behind the division-leading Rangers. The Yankees are fifth in the AL East, nine games behind the Rays.