The New York Yankees (98-61) are on the road to face the Texas Rangers (66-93) at Globe Life Field on Tuesday in a doubleheader. The Yankees lead the series 1-0 after winning 3-1 on Monday, their third head-to-head victory in four games this season. Luis Severino threw seven scoreless, no-hit innings – striking out seven – for the win, and Scott Effross picked up his fourth save with a scoreless ninth. Giancarlo Stanton was 1 for 2 with a solo home run and two walks in the win. Josh Jung went 1 for 3 with one run for the Rangers.
ON THE MOUND
Gerrit Cole (13-7, 3.51 ERA) is in line to take the mound for New York in the second game of the doubleheader. The RHP leads the league in strikeouts (248). Cole allowed three runs over 6.1 innings in his last start, an 8-3 road win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday. He was credited with the win, scattering three hits while striking out four and walking one. Cole has made one previous start against the Rangers this season, a 2-1 home victory on May 8. He surrendered one run on five hits over 6.1 innings, striking out 10 and walking one.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, New York has averaged 4.2 runs a game, a small drop compared to their season average of 5.0. Texas is averaging only 3.2 runs per game in the last five, down from 4.4 for the season, with their slash line dropping across the board (.154/.217/.302). The Rangers have a .673 OPS against right-handers in 2022. With a .811 OPS over 393 at-bats, Nathaniel Lowe has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
New York is on a three-game winning streak on the road, bringing their record to 41-37 in 2022. The Yanks have scored 4.9 runs per game away from home, while allowing 3.7 runs. Texas has lost four in a row in front of their home fans. The Rangers are 32-46 at home this season, averaging 4.2 runs per game while surrendering 5.0. In five meetings at Globe Life Field, New York is 4-1 with an average scoreline of 3.2-2.0.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Yankees lead the AL East by seven games over the Blue Jays. The Rangers are fourth in the AL West, 37 games behind the Astros.
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