The Yankees face the Rangers today in the Bronx, concluding their four-game series. Nathan Eovaldi led the Rangers to a 6-1 victory last night, and today's matchup features Paul Blackburn for New York and MacKenzie Gore for Texas.
Key points
Yankees and Rangers meet in Bronx for final game of series
Nathan Eovaldi pitched eight innings, allowing one run
Paul Blackburn and MacKenzie Gore are today's starting pitchers
Aaron Judge hit his 15th home run of the season
Josh Jung ended his 13-game hitting streak
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Yankees vs. Rangers prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for May 7
The Yankees (25-12) and Rangers (17-19) meet this afternoon in the Bronx to close out their four-game series.
Nathan Eovaldi was the story last night. The veteran shut down the Yankees’ bats, allowing just three hits and one run while striking out eight over eight innings as Texas rolled to a 6-1 win. Corey Seager and Evan Carter each drove in a pair of runs to pace the attack for the Rangers. Aaron Judge mashed his 15th home run of the young season to account for New York’s run.
First pitch today is 12:35 p.m. EDT. One the bump for New York will be Paul Blackburn (1–1, 3.21 ERA) while the Rangers will send out MacKenzie Gore (2–2, 4.67 ERA). As far as hitters to watch, of course keep an eye on Judge who has launched six home runs in his last ten games. Josh Jung was 0-5 yesterday to snap his 13-game hitting streak. The third baseman is hitting .323 for the season.
The Yankees hold a 3–2 edge in the season series.
Lets dive into tonight’s matchup and find a sweat or two.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
Q&A
What were the results of the Yankees vs. Rangers game on May 6?
The Rangers defeated the Yankees 6-1, with Nathan Eovaldi allowing only three hits and one run.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Yankees vs. Rangers game on May 7?
Paul Blackburn will start for the Yankees, while MacKenzie Gore will take the mound for the Rangers.
What time does the Yankees vs. Rangers game start on May 7?
The game is scheduled to start at 12:35 p.m. EDT.
How has Aaron Judge performed recently for the Yankees?
Aaron Judge has hit six home runs in his last ten games, including his 15th home run of the season in the previous game.
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The Latest Odds: Yankees vs. Rangers
The latest odds as of Thursday courtesy ofDraftKings:
Moneyline: New York Yankees (-149), Texas Rangers (+123)
Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+135), Rangers +1.5 (-163)
Total: 8.5 runs
Probable Starting Pitchers: Yankees vs. Rangers
Pitching matchup for May 7:
Yankees: Paul Blackburn
Season Totals: 14.0 IP, 1-1, 3.21 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 9K, 4 BB
Rangers: MacKenzie Gore
Season Totals: 34.2 IP, 2-2, 4.67 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 45K, 18 BB
Who’s Hot? Who’s Not! Yankees vs. Rangers
MacKenzie Gore has not pitched into the sixth inning in any of his last 5 starts
Trent Grisham is 5-31 (.161) over his last 8 games and 6-39 (.154) over his last 10
Cody Bellinger is enjoying an 8-game hitting streak (13-30)
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Top Betting Trends & Insights: Yankees vs. Rangers
The Rangers are 10-11 on the road this season
The Yankees are 13-6 at home this season
The Yankees are 22-15 on the Run Line this season
The Rangers are 19-17 on the Run Line this season
The OVER has cashed an MLB-low 14 times for Texas this season (14-20-2)
The OVER has cashed 17 times for the Yankees this season (17-18-2)
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Expert picks & predictions: Yankees vs. Rangers
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Spread: Rotoworld Bet is staying away from a play on the Run Line
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