If Cole receives at least one run of support in the first five innings, the Yankees own a 16-2-3 mark this season.

Cole shut down the Blue Jays at home last week by striking out nine batters in eight innings of a 5-3 victory. New York sends to the mound American League Cy Young favorite Gerrit Cole, who has allowed one run in nearly 20 innings of work against Toronto this season. The Yankees are out of playoff contention but are still looking to finish with a winning record as they own a 79-77 mark following Tuesday’s 2-0 victory at Toronto. With two of the best pitchers on each staff starting this game, the under should be in play. The Rays have a 95 wRC+, and Boston has an 82 wRC+. Although Boston’s bullpen has a 4.86 xFIP, there are a couple of relief arms that can back up Bello’s start.įinally, both of these teams have been below average at the plate against righties this month. Tampa has a 3.29 xFIP in relief, the second-best in baseball this month. He is a reliable starter, and that is what matters here. His Average Exit Velocity is a tad high at 89.6 MPH, but his walk rate is only 6.7% against a 20.1% strikeout rate.

The 24-year-old has a 4.11 ERA and 4.22 圎RA. That said, the Red Sox throw Brayan Bello this game. This should be more than enough to take down a Boston Red Sox team that is aching for the season to finish. He also boasts a strikeout rate of 32.7% and a walk rate of 7.7%. His Average Exit Velocity is high at 90.4 MPH, but if those balls are hit on the ground, it is not as much of a concern.

Glasnow has had a solid season with a 3.68 ERA and 3.78 圎RA. The Rays will throw Tyler Glasnow, a mainstay in their rotation. On Wednesday, Tampa Bay takes on the Boston Red Sox. These games down the stretch will prime them for the playoffs. The Tampa Bay Rays look like they will finish second in the American League East, behind the Baltimore Orioles.

Yankees vs rays sportsbook betting