- What: MLB Regular Season Game
- When: Friday, September 20
- Who: New York Yankees vs Oakland Athletics
- Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
- Where: Oakland Coliseum (Oakland, CA)
On Friday night, the New York Yankees will continue their western road trip as they begin a series against the Oakland Athletics.
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are leading and dominating the AL East, surpassing the Baltimore Orioles by a significant 5-game margin in the division.
This is a testament to their hard work and dedication throughout the year, and they seem on track to end the season with the best record in the American League.
Friday Night at the Coliseum. #RepBX pic.twitter.com/wQV9Kqfxb2
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 20, 2024
Winning 6 of their last 7 games, they enter the series on a 3-game winning streak. However, their regular season series against the Athletics is tied at 2-2, so they must stay focused to secure wins and their spot in the postseason.
Star pitcher Gerrit Cole will make his sixteenth start of the season after dealing with several nagging injuries. While he has performed well for the most part, he will be aiming to bounce back after a tough outing against the Red Sox in his last game.
Cole gave up 7 runs and was pulled early, a rare occurrence for him in recent years. Nonetheless, he remains a crucial part of the rotation, and regaining his form before the postseason will be vital for the Yankees’ success.
Oakland Athletics
In the previous game, the Oakland Athletics caused an upset by defeating the Chicago Cubs 5-3 despite being considered underdogs with odds of +145.
Tyler Soderstrom put on an impressive performance, contributing a home run, 2 runs, and 2 RBIs. J.T. Ginn is set to start for the Athletics after a no-decision in his last game, where he conceded 10 hits in 4 innings.
Friday night baseball ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/O5Tjdrfoq9
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) September 20, 2024
The team’s offense has struggled this season, ranking in the bottom 10 in various categories. Oakland’s pitching has also faced challenges, with poor rankings in ERA, hits allowed, runs allowed, and other statistics.
The Athletics currently hold a power ranking of 28, an offensive ranking of #26, and a defensive ranking of #23. With a record of 67-86, they are not expected to make the playoffs. New York had a 1-2 record against Oakland in their most recent three encounters.
Yankees-A’s Best Bet
The Yankees are currently at the top of their division. Gerrit Cole has been performing exceptionally well in his recent starts, giving up only one earned run or less in five of his last seven games.
New York has been strong on offense this season, ranking in the top 10 in runs, hits, home runs, RBI, walks, strikeouts, batting average, OBP, SLG, and OPS.
The A’s have been able to upset some teams, but this Yankees team seems like a different beast. Even though the A’s will be hosting this game, I think the Yankees win this one with ease.
I’ll take the Yankees on the moneyline in this one.
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