Yankees Look to Even ALDS Against Rays
The New York Yankees are counting on Cy Young favorite Cam Schlittler to help them even the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Yankees are facing elimination in the ALDS, down 1-0 against the Rays. Schlittler, a potential AL Cy Young Award winner, will take the mound for the Yankees in the second game. The Rays' Freddy Peralta will counter on the mound. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Tropicana Field. The Yankees have a significant advantage, with 84% of wagering stakes and 78% of bets supporting them.
The Rays have dominated at home in the Division Series, winning 42 of 56 times when taking a 1-0 lead. In 116 out of 160 instances where the Yankees held a 1-0 lead in postseason best-of-five series, they emerged victorious.
Advertise with usYour brand hereIn-feed (between news) · Native cardBook this space →The series is now at a crucial turning point, with the winner of Game 2 taking the series. The Rays are favored to win the series, with odds of -190, while the Yankees are at +160.
Schlittler has won over fans with his desire to remain with the Yankees for the long haul.
Why it matters
The outcome of Game 2 will determine the fate of the ALDS, with the winner taking the series and the loser facing elimination.
What's next
The Yankees and Rays will face off in Game 2 on Monday night, with the winner taking the series.
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Yahoo Sports – AL Division Series Game 2: Cam Schlittler vs. Freddy Peralta ↗
CBS Sports – Yankees vs. Rays ALDS Game 2 parlay, MLB picks: Runs might be at premium behind Cam Schlittler, Freddy Peralta ↗
Fox News – Yankees send Cam Schlittler to the mound in Game 2 looking to even the Division Series with the Rays ↗
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