MLB Free Premium Play 07/30: New York Yankees @ Texas Rangers

MLB - 975 New York Yankees @ 976 Texas Rangers

(Starting Pitchers: H. Kuroda vs. C. Lewis)

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For those who have the Yankees last night: good luck! We almost had a heart attack watching the final inning of the game. For today, I think that NYY has a truly pitching edge and obviously, I’m taking them to win this contest.

I’m fading Colby Lewis in here. He faced NYY a couple of days ago and even though he allowed “just” 3 ER’s, his peripherals numbers were poor to say the least: 4.40 FIP, 5.99 xFIP & a 2/3 K/BB ratio. His numbers against LH batters are awful this season (and career as well) w/ .378 BA + .426 wOBA!

I’ve just checked NYY lineup for tonight:

1. Brett Gardner (L) LF

2. Derek Jeter (R) SS

3. Jacoby Ellsbury (L) CF

4. Mark Teixeira (S) 1B

5. Carlos Beltran (S) DH

6. Chase Headley (S) 3B

7. Francisco Cervelli (R) C

8. Zoilo Almonte (S) RF

9. Brendan Ryan (R) 2B

NYY will put 6 batters hitting from the left side = tough matchup for Lewis in this b2b start against them!

On the other end, Kuroda has been decent as usual. I’ve ride him in his last start vs. TOR and he didn’t disappoint us. He didn’t dominate the Blue Jays lineup, but he keep them in check -  something not easy to do in these days as TOR is #1 ranked offense in the league in the L30 days!

I expect Kuroda to outpitch Lewis in here, while I hope that NYY’s bullpen is capable to hold a damn lead.

Pick: 3 units (Single Dime Play) on 975 New York Yankees ML (w/ H. Kuroda) @ -133 / 1.75 on Betonline