The early total has been set at 7.5 runs with the under a -115 favorite. The Rangers (67-94) got their first win of the series in Tuesday’s doubleheader. After the Yankees took the opener 5-4, Texas bounced back with a 3-2 win in the nightcap, their second head-to-head victory in six games this season. Kolby Allard got the win with four innings of relief, and Matt Moore earned his fourth save with a scoreless ninth. Leody Taveras went 1 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs in the win. Giancarlo Stanton was 1 for 3 with a solo home run for the Yankees (99-62). Aaron Judge added a solo home run.
ON THE MOUND
Domingo German (2-4, 3.31 ERA) is in line for the start for New York. The RHP allowed two runs over 5.1 innings in his last start, a 2-1 road defeat against the Orioles on Friday. He was charged with the loss, giving up three hits while striking out six and walking three. German is making his first appearance against the Rangers this season. German made one start against the Rangers in 2021, a 2-0 road victory on May 20. He allowed six hits over seven scoreless innings, striking out five. For Texas, right-hander Glenn Otto (6-10, 4.72 ERA) is on the mound. He has made one prior start against the Yankees this season, giving up two runs over five innings in a 4-2 road win on May 8. He gave up two hits and walked three, while striking out two in the no-decision.In his last start on Friday, Otto took the loss on the road against the Angels. He threw six innings and gave up three runs on eight hits, striking out seven and walking one in the 4-1 defeat.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, New York has averaged only 3.8 runs a game, down from their season average of 5.0, despite performing better across the board (.248/.337/.446). Against right-handed pitchers like Otto this season, the Yanks have a .746 OPS, fifth highest in the league. Judge is the team’s strongest performer against right-handers with a 1.142 OPS in 435 at-bats. Texas is averaging only 2.6 runs per game in the last five, down from 4.4 for the season, with their slash line falling across the board (.146/.199/.265). The Rangers have a .673 OPS against right-handers in 2022. With a .812 OPS over 398 at-bats, Nathaniel Lowe has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
New York is 42-38 away from home in 2022, scoring 4.8 runs per game while allowing 3.7 runs. Texas has gone 33-47 in front of their home fans this season, averaging 4.2 runs per game while surrendering 4.9. In seven games at Globe Life Field between the teams, New York is 5-2 with an average scoreline of 3.3-2.4.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Yankees lead the AL East by seven games over the Blue Jays. The Rangers are fourth in the AL West, 38 games behind the Astros.
SportsTips’ MLB Pick:
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