Free MLB Picks Today: Texas Rangers vs New York Yankees 4/29/23

The New York Yankees (15-12) are on the road to face the Texas Rangers (15-11) at Globe Life Field on Saturday. The Rangers evened up the series 1-1 after winning 5-2 on Friday. Reliever Dane Dunning was credited with the win after throwing 3.1 innings, and Will Smith picked up his third save with a scoreless ninth.

Robbie Grossman’s on-base streak is up to 10 as he went 3 for 4 with a home run and two doubles in the win. He scored two runs and drove in two. Anthony Rizzo was 1 for 2 with one run for the Yankees.

ON THE MOUND

Jhony Brito (2-2, 6.11 ERA) is slated to start for New York. The RHP allowed three runs over 2.2 innings in his last start, a 6-1 road defeat against the Twins on Monday. He took the loss, yielding three hits while striking out one and walking three.For Texas, RHP Nathan Eovaldi (2-2, 5.20 ERA) will toe the rubber.

It’s his first appearance of the season against the Yankees. Eovaldi made three appearances against the Yankees in 2022, all as the starter, striking out 14 and walking five over 15.1 innings (0-0, 4.70).

In his last start on Monday, Eovaldi took a no-decision on the road against the Reds. He threw six innings and gave up four runs (3 ER) on six hits, striking out seven and walking one in the 7-6 defeat.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, New York has averaged 4.2 runs a game, equal to their season average. Against right-handed pitchers like Eovaldi this season, the Yanks have a .707 OPS. Aaron Judge is the team’s most productive hitter against right-handers with a .997 OPS in 73 at-bats.

Texas is averaging only 4.4 runs per game in the last five, down from 6.2 for the season, with their slash line falling across the board (.244/.291/.429).

The Rangers have a .786 OPS against right-handers in 2023, fifth highest in the league. With a .978 OPS over 77 at-bats, Marcus Semien has been their best hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

New York is 6-5 in road games in 2023, scoring 4.8 runs per game while allowing 4.0 runs. Texas has gone 9-5 in front of their home fans this season, averaging 6.4 runs per game while surrendering 3.9. New York is 6-4 in the last 10 meetings at Globe Life Field with an average scoreline of 3.1-2.8.