July 20, 2023, 08:05 - New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays: MLB Game Analysis
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New York Yankees
Gerrit Cole (2 wins, 1 loss, 5.40 ERA) will be trying for his 6th win of the season. Cole, who secured a win with 6 innings and 1 earned run in an away game against Baltimore on the 13th, has shown inconsistent pitching since his return. Notably, his pitching at home has yet to be good, and whether he can rebound in this game is crucial.
The Yankees' batting lineup, which showed disappointing performance at the end of the first half away, is still noticeably missing Giancarlo Stanton. The goal will be to score more than 4 runs at home. The bullpen, which collapsed with Clay Holmes in the final game of the first half, might be the current biggest concern.
Tampa Bay
Zach Eflin (5 wins, 6 losses, 3.99 ERA) will be trying for his 6th win of the season. Eflin, who suffered a disappointing loss with 7 innings and 2 earned runs in a home game against the Yankees on the 11th, has proven to be a reliable pitcher at home. However, considering his recent slump with 4 or more earned runs in three consecutive away games, it's probably best to forget his scoreless 6-inning performance in an away game against the Yankees on April 21.
Tampa Bay's batting lineup, which scored 2 runs in three consecutive games at the end of the first half home games, will need to hope for better away hitting than at home. However, expecting a large number of runs is unreasonable. The bullpen, which revived at the end of the first half, could be relied upon in close games.
Comment
The Yankees' batting lineup started to regain its pace in the latter part of the first half, especially against right-handed pitchers. On the other hand, Tampa Bay struggled with scoring at home and has continued to face issues hitting fastballs. The New York Yankees, with an advantage in starting pitchers, are closer to a win.
Recommended Betting
[[Win/Loss]]: New York Yankees Win
[[Handicap]]: -1.5 New York Yankees Win
[[Over/Under]]: Under 8.5