Angels at Yankees 9/17/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 09/16/2019 at 10:42 PM ET
The Tuesday MLB schedule will get underway with a matchup between the Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees from the Bronx. Los Angeles is 14 games below .500 overall and will be forced to play without injured superstart Mike Trout for the remainder of the season. On Sunday, Albert Pujols homered and drove in four runs during a 6-4 home victory versus Tampa Bay.
Rookie left-hander Jose Suarez (2-6 6.94 ERA) will make his 15th career major league start for the Angels. Control has been an issue for Suarez, who has walked 29 batters and given up 20 home runs in 71 plus innings.
The New York Yankees have won 53 of their 75 home games and are tied with Houston for the best record in the majors. On Sunday, New York struck out ten times and managed just six hits during a 6-4 road loss against Toronto. Aaron Judge connected on his 23rd home run in a losing effort for the Yankees.
Hard-throwing righty Luis Sevrino will make his first start of the season for the Yankees. Severino, who has been sidelined with rotator cuff inflammation, has received glowing reports in his rehab assignments that his stuff is still electric.
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New York C Gary Sanchez has been diagnosed with a strained left groin and hopes to make it back by the end of the season. Through 150 games, Los Angeles ranks 16th in OPS and 13th in runs scored. For the season, New York ranks 2nd in OPS and 1st in runs scored. Take the Yankees to cruise behind Severino in his return. Final Score Prediction, New York Yankees win 7-3.