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Yankees Aim to Finish Road Trip Perfect Behind Another Power Surge
The New York Yankees look to close out a flawless five-game road swing as they face the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. First pitch is set for 7:35 PM ET, with clear skies expected.
The Yankees pummeled the Rays 13-3 on Tuesday, tying a franchise record with nine home runs—including back-to-back-to-back shots by Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Giancarlo Stanton in the opening frame. New York has now won three straight and eight of its last ten.
Underdogs, Totals, Favorites — All Analyzed
Handicapped & ready
Tampa Bay opens as a slight favorite with Drew Rasmussen (10-5, 2.60 ERA) on the mound. The Yankees counter with rookie Cam Schlittler (1-2, 3.94 ERA).
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The Yankees Can Win If…
The long ball continues to carry them. After launching nine home runs Tuesday, the Yankees now lead the majors with 195 bombs and boast a .446 slugging percentage, tops in baseball.
Key Bats:
- Aaron Judge: .333 AVG, 39 HR
- Cody Bellinger & Jose Caballero: Each with two home runs Tuesday
- Giancarlo Stanton: Heating up with home runs in consecutive games
Pitching Outlook: Cam Schlittler has shown promise in his rookie campaign with a 3.94 ERA. He’ll need to be more efficient this time around after allowing three runs and four walks in 4 1/3 innings the last time he faced Tampa Bay.
“We hit nine? Wow… just a really impressive offensive showing against a team that obviously is not always easy to score runs against.”
— Yankees manager Aaron Boone
If the Yankees can strike early again and Schlittler keeps the Rays from gaining momentum, they’re in a strong position to finish the sweep.
The Rays Can Win If…
Drew Rasmussen continues his August dominance. The right-hander is 2-0 this month with a 0.52 ERA and has allowed one earned run or fewer in 14 of his 24 starts. He owns a career 0.85 ERA against the Yankees across six appearances.
Key Player:
- Junior Caminero: 35 HR, 85 RBI, hit a two-run blast off Schlittler in their last meeting
- Yandy Díaz: Remains a reliable contact hitter, drove in the Rays’ lone run vs. the Giants
“He’s put together a really solid season. He’s been dominant here at certain points.”
— Rays manager Kevin Cash on Rasmussen
Offensively, the Rays will need to use their .250 team average (7th) and 158 stolen bases (1st) to create opportunities and apply pressure to a young Yankees starter.
Key MLB Betting Trends
| Category | New York Yankees | Tampa Bay Rays |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 67-57 (2nd AL East) | 61-64 (4th AL East) |
| Last 10 Games | 7-3 | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.9 (6th) | 4.3 (17th) |
| Team ERA | 3.86 (9th) | 3.92 (11th) |
| Home Runs | 195 (1st) | 138 (19th) |
The Lean
The Yankees come in hot and fully loaded offensively, while the Rays are banking on Rasmussen to silence a scorching lineup. My model projects New York to edge out Tampa Bay in another high-scoring affair.
Model Projection: Yankees 5, Rays 4
Pick: Yankees Moneyline (+100)
Total Lean: Over 8.5 (-111)
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