NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays 10/8/20 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Tampa Bay has taken a 2-1 series lead after taking down the Yankees in the third game of the series. Now, the Rays are definitely one team that has bounced back from being a team that was questionable after the first game to one that could potentially pull out the win and only be a few games from the chance to qualify for the World Series if they can get by the Astros or the Athletics. The Yankees for their part have to figure out how to play better ball if they want to be seen as a serious threat for the American League crown.

In the winning effort the Rays went to the plate 40 times and recorded 13 hits. The Rays did strike out 8 times, but ended up walking twice in the game. For the Yankees the team is coming into the game here with 35 at bats in the last game while getting a total of 7 hits. The Yankees discipline issues resulted in 9 strikeouts and only 2 walks.

Tampa Bay has not announced who is going to be starting this game, but it could end up being one of the long relievers in the bullpen. Granted, the Rays have used quite a few of their relievers in the series so far. Now, the Rays have to figure out who is going to start and if they are able to lock away some good innings to give the pen a rest for either game 5 or a run at the Astros or Athletics.

Jordan Montgomery is the starting pitcher who is going to the mound for the Yankees. Montgomery posted a 2-3 record with a 5.11 ERA on the year. Jordan Montgomery has thrown a total of 44 innings while striking out 47 batters, but Montgomery has given up 9 walks while allowing 48 hits.