New York Yankees at Milwaukee Brewers 9/16/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

On Friday, the New York Yankees open a three-game interleague series on the road with the Milwaukee Brewers. New York is 87-56 following its 5-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. New York swept its two-game series with the Red Sox and the Yankees have won four straight. New York leads the American League East by six games over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Center fielder Aaron Judge is batting .310 with 57 home runs, 123 RBIs, 159 hits and an on-base percentage of .413 to lead New York in each category. With Anthony Rizzo sidelined, Giancarlo Stanton is second in both home runs with 26 and RBIs with 68. On Friday, the New York Yankees will send Frankie Montas to the mound. The right-hander is 5-12 with a 3.89 ERA, 140 Ks and 39 BBs. 

Milwaukee dropped to 76-67 following its 4-1 loss to the St Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Milwaukee’s loss to St Louis on Wednesday snapped a three-game winning streak for the Brewers. Milwaukee is second in the National League Central, eight games behind St Louis. In the National League wildcard race, Milwaukee is fourth, but only two games behind the third and final spot currently held by the San Diego Padres.

Left fielder Christian Yelich is batting .260 to lead Milwaukee and has team highs in hits with 132 and on-base percentage at .360. First baseman Rowdy Tellez is the leader in home runs with 30 and shortstop Willy Adames is the leader in RBIs with 85. On Friday, the Milwaukee Brewers will send Jason Alexander the mound. The right-hander is 2-3 with a 5.29 ERA, 41 Ks and 27 BBs. Check out the best free MLB picks around.