New York Yankees at Oakland Athletics 8/25/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The New York Yankees go back on the road Thursday night to Oakland, CA for game one of four against the Oakland Athletics. New York comes into Friday night 28 games over .500 on the year riding a 3 game win streak following a 4-2 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday. Frankie Montas got the start for New York giving up two runs on six hits across 5.2 innings of work leading to a decision. Clarke Schmidt came on in relief allowing no runs on three hits across 3 innings of work to pick up the victory.

The New York lineup did just enough from the plate with eight hits in 30 at bats but went 3-7 as a team with runners in scoring position to plate four runs. Aaron Judge continued his MVP season with two hits and four at bats including a solo home run to drive in two total runs.

The Oakland Athletics continue a homestand Thursday night following a 3-2 when an extra innings against the Miami Marlins to end a 2 game skid. Cole Irvin got the start for Oakland giving up no runs on three hits across 7 innings of work leading to a no decision. The Oakland bullpen held true allowing two runs on two hits before A.J. Puk came on in relief to allow no runs on no hits to secure the victory and you can find out how everyone does at our MLB prediction.

Sean Murphy Is the offensive leader for the Oakland Athletics this season with a .255 batting average to go along with a team leading 53 RBIs. Seth Brown supplies the power to the Oakland offense with 17 home runs on the year to go along with a team second best 49 RBIs.