Yankees vs Rangers Picks and Prediction – 9/4/2024

The Texas Rangers remain at home on Tuesday with the New York Yankees in town. The Rangers entered this series with 65 wins on the season and 3rd in the AL West. Texas has won seven of their last ten games and started this week riding a two game win streak. The Rangers are averaging 4.1 runs scored per game with 8 hits per game. Stay up to date with our expert's MLB Picks. 

Andrew Heaney will make the start on the mound for the Texas Rangers. Heaney is 4-13 on the season with 134.1 innings pitched. Heaney has 133 strikeouts and carries a 3.95 ERA. Heaney pitched 10 innings over his last two starts allowing 1 run and 10 hits. The Texas Rangers are allowing an average of 4.5 runs against per game. 

The New York Yankees are the leaders of the AL East. The Yankees have won five of their last ten games but entered this series riding a two game losing streak. New York is averaging 5.1 runs scored per game which ranks 2nd best in the MLB. The Yankees lead the league with 210 home runs. 

Carlos Rodon will make his 28th start on the hill for the NY Yankees. Rodon is 14-9 on the season with 146.1 innings pitched. Rodon has 161 strikeouts and carries a 4.31 ERA. Rodon pitched 5.2 innings in his last start allowing 5 runs on 8 hits. The New York Yankees are allowing an average of 4.2 runs against per game. 

Although the Texas Rangers have entered this series playing better baseball as of late they are still home underdog. The NY Yankees win the pitching matchup. Andrew Heaney has had tons of struggling on the mound for the Rangers this season. Watch for the Yankees to turn things around this week. Take the road favorite. Final Score Prediction, New York Yankees win 4-2.