New York are tipped to keep their World Series dream alive with a Game 3 win.
The Yankees are back home for this one, and the NY bats can get back on track while Max Fried does a solid job on the Rays to deliver victory.
Key Numbers – Can Yankees Make It 12 Wins In 15 Home Games?
- New York Yankees have won 11 of their last 14 home games
- New York Yankees won 3 of the 4 meetings at home last month
- Tampa pitcher Nick Martinez lost as a starter against New York last month
- The Over has cashed in 3 of the last 4 meetings in New York
Yankees Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Rays Won Last Meeting
- New York Yankees lead the all-time series 280-216
- Tampa Bay Rays lead the playoff series 2-0
- Tampa Bay Rays won 5-2 when the two teams last met on October 5
Tampa Bay Rays Form – Rays On Brink Of Series Sweep
Tampa Bay head to New York boasting a 2-0 lead in this playoff series, meaning one more victory will see them advance.
| Date | Playoff Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct-03 | vs New York Yankees | W | 1-0 |
| Oct-05 | vs New York Yankees | W | 5-2 |
New York Yankees Form – Yankees Must Avoid Defeat
New York swept Boston in the Wild Card round, but they are now staring elimination in the face following back-to-back defeats at Tampa Bay.
| Date | Playoff Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep-29 | vs Boston Red Sox | W | 9-0 |
| Sep-30 | vs Boston Red Sox | W | 9-2 |
| Oct-03 | at Tampa Bay Rays | L | 0-1 |
| Oct-05 | at Tampa Bay Rays | L | 2-5 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Martinez | Tampa Bay Rays | 15-6 | 3.10 | 109 | 180.0 |
| Max Fried | New York Yankees | 5-5 | 2.80 | 104 | 112.2 |