Texas Rangers vs Ny Yankees Picks and Predictions September 3rd 2024

From Globe Life Field in Arlington, we have the Yankees and Rangers facing off in an AL matchup. This one gets started at 8:05 PM ET, and YES will be televising the Yankees, while the Rangers are 3rd in the AL West and their money line odds are +114.

Carlos Rodon will go for the Yankees, and he is 80-58, while the Rangers will start Andrew Heaney. New York is currently 1st in the AL East, and they are favored on the money line at -135. The over/under line is currently at 9 runs.

Carlos Rodón will be looking to bounce back from his last outing, where he took the loss and gave up five earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. In that outing vs. the Nationals, he gave up eight hits and issued two walks. Before that, he had pitched well, going 6 innings without giving up an earned run vs. the Rockies. Rodón has made 27 starts this season and has a record of 14-9 with a 4.30 ERA. Looking at his WHIP, it currently stands at 1.25. For the year, he has given up 25 homers and is averaging 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings.

Heading into today’s game, the Yankees are the league’s top-scoring offense, averaging 5.1 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. Not only do the Yankees lead the league in home runs, but they also have the best team OPS in the league. This has been a very patient lineup, as they lead the league in walks.

Aaron Judge and Juan Soto have been two of the league’s top power threats this season, with Judge leading the league with 51 homers and Soto coming in at 4th with 37. Judge is also the league’s leader in RBIs, with 124. In terms of batting average, Judge is hitting .326, and Soto is at .293. Giancarlo Stanton has gone deep in two straight games and has five RBIs over his last six games while hitting .300.

Left-hander Andrew Heaney gets the start for the Rangers today as he faces the Yankees at home. He has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 4-13 with a 3.95 ERA. Heaney’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.24. So far, he has turned in six quality starts and is coming off an outing in which he gave up just one earned run in five innings of work. In that outing vs. the White Sox, he finished with a no-decision. He has not taken the loss in any of his last three outings.

Corey Seager has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Rangers, going 14/39 in his last nine games with two homers and six RBIs. For the season, he is batting .278 and is the team’s leader in RBIs (74) and home runs (30), which is 7th best in the MLB. Adolis Garcia is 2nd on the team in homers with 21, but his batting average is just .223.

As a team, the Rangers are 24th in the league in scoring, averaging 4.1 runs per game. They are also in the bottom half of the league in most of the key offensive categories, including on-base percentage, slugging, and OPS. Currently, the Rangers have three players on a hitting streak, with Josh Smith leading the way at five games.

Giancarlo Stanton Powers Yankees into Rematch Against Rangers

Giancarlo Stanton has been on fire lately for the New York Yankees, and his recent hot streak is playing a major role in the team’s success. As the Yankees (80-58) gear up for the second game of a three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas, Stanton’s performance will be key as they aim to secure another series victory.

Stanton’s Resurgence Fuels Yankees’ Offense

Stanton has been swinging the bat with authority, batting .300 since August 27, with 6 hits in 20 at-bats, 5 RBIs, 2 home runs, and 3 doubles. His recent surge at the plate has provided the Yankees with a much-needed offensive boost. In Monday’s series opener, Stanton blasted his 25th home run of the season, marking the 10th time in his career that he has reached this milestone.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone couldn’t be happier with Stanton’s recent performances, noting that his swing and overall approach are exactly where they need to be. “I feel like he’s swinging the bat really, really well. I feel like his swing is where it needs to be. He’s got a really good look in his eye right now. I’m excited about the presence he is in our lineup right now,” Boone said.

Stanton’s power surge hasn’t come in isolation. He’s been backed up by strong performances from his teammates. Aaron Judge, with 51 home runs, and Juan Soto, with 37, form the only trio in the majors this season with at least 25 home runs each. In Monday’s 8-4 victory, eight of New York’s nine batters recorded a hit, with Soto, Gleyber Torres, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. each contributing multi-hit games.

Yankees’ Pitching Matchup: Rodon vs. Heaney

Taking the mound for the Yankees on Tuesday will be left-hander Carlos Rodon (14-9, 4.31 ERA). Rodon, who is tied for the second-most wins in the American League, has a solid track record against the Rangers, boasting a 2-1 record with a 3.96 ERA in six career starts.

The Texas Rangers (65-73) are looking to bounce back after Monday’s loss, which marked only their second defeat in the past seven games. Rookie pitcher Jack Leiter took the loss in what he described as a “dream scenario,” squaring off against Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole. Leiter went five-plus innings but struggled in the sixth, failing to retire any of the Yankees’ top three hitters.

With Texas out of playoff contention, the focus has shifted to giving opportunities to younger players like Leiter as the team prepares for a strong 2025 season. “We want to finish the season strong, but I think part of having a great 2025 is going to be finding out about our young guys and making sure that they’re ready to come contribute next year,” said Rangers general manager Chris Young.

Veteran left-hander Andrew Heaney (4-13, 3.95 ERA) will start for the Rangers on Tuesday. Heaney has been in good form recently, allowing just one earned run over his last 10 innings. However, he has historically struggled against the Yankees, holding a 1-4 record with a 5.35 ERA in seven career starts against them.

Rangers’ Jung Leading the Charge

Despite the team’s struggles, Rangers third baseman Josh Jung has been a bright spot, hitting .297 (11-for-37) since August 23. Jung’s recent form, including 7 hits in his last 17 at-bats, will be crucial as the Rangers look to even the series.

Yankees Aim to Keep Momentum

With Giancarlo Stanton leading the charge and Carlos Rodon on the mound, the Yankees are in a strong position to secure another series win against the Rangers. Meanwhile, Texas will look to their young players and veteran starter Andrew Heaney to turn the tide as they focus on finishing the season on a positive note.

For an over/under pick, our lean would be on the over, as this is projected to be the 6th highest-scoring game of the day. As for who is going to take this one straight up, we have our lean on the Rangers to pick up the win. Andrew Heaney is our 4th ranked starting pitcher of the day in terms of strikeouts, and he also has the 9th best innings pitched projection. On the other side, Carlos Rodón is 9th in our projections in terms of strikeouts.