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Yankees start 3-game series against the Rangers
TL;DR
The New York Yankees are set to begin a three-game series against the Texas Rangers. The first game will take place on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. EDT.
Key points
- Yankees start a three-game series against the Rangers
- First game scheduled for Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. EDT
- Jacob deGrom is the starting pitcher for the Rangers
- Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz is the starting pitcher for the Yankees
- Yankees lead the AL East, Rangers are third in the AL West
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Texas Rangers (16-18, third in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (24-11, first in the AL East)
New York; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jacob deGrom (2-1, 2.01 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 40 strikeouts); Yankees: Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz (0-1, 4.50 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, three strikeouts)
LINE: Yankees -116, Rangers -104; over/under is 8 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees host the Texas Rangers to open a three-game series.
New York is 12-5 in home games and 24-11 overall. The Yankees have hit 57 total home runs to lead the AL.
Texas has a 16-18 record overall and a 9-10 record in road games. The Rangers have an 11-2 record in games when they scored at least five runs.
Tuesday's game is the fourth meeting between these teams this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Ben Rice has a .343 batting average to lead the Yankees, and has nine doubles and 12 home runs. Aaron Judge is 12 for 34 with five home runs and 10 RBIs over the past 10 games.
Josh Jung has 12 doubles and four home runs for the Rangers. Brandon Nimmo is 11 for 35 with two doubles and an RBI over the past 10 games.
Q&A
What time does the Yankees vs. Rangers game start?
The Yankees vs. Rangers game starts at 7:05 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Yankees and Rangers?
The starting pitcher for the Yankees is Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz, and for the Rangers, it is Jacob deGrom.
What is the current record of the Yankees and Rangers?
The Yankees have a record of 24-11, while the Rangers are at 16-18.
