The New York Yankees continue their last series of the season in Texas on Saturday against the Rangers. The Yankees are the leaders of the AL East but have lost two straight games heading into the weekend. New York has won five of their last ten games and lost to Rays 4-0 on Wednesday. The Yankees carry a 45-33 road record.
Luis Severino will make his 3rd start of the season for the Yankees. Severino is 1-0 on the year with 9 total innings pitched. Severino has 13 strikeouts, 2 walks, and has not allowed a run. The Yankees carry a 4.27 ERA which is 11th best in the league.
The Texas Rangers ride out their last series on the season at home with no chances of making the postseason. The Rangers are 3rd in the AL West and have won just two of their last ten games. Texas beat the Red Sox on Thursday and carry a 43-35 home field record.
The Rangers average 5 runs per game which ranks 10th best in the league. Texas leads the league in stolen bases but could not convert that to more wins. The Rangers have a 5.03 ERA which is 23rd in the MLB.
