The New York Yankees saw their winning streak end at three games after taking a 4-3 loss in extra innings against the Detroit Tigers last night. The third game of the series will have Justin Verlander ptich at Yankee Stadium, where he has been struggling for some time now. Can he shake off his troubles there and deliver for the Tigers? Or will the Yankees get to him again?
Over on the West Coast, the Freeway series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels continue, with the latter playing the hosts. Read a full preview of that game here.
[sc:MLBArticles ]Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees (7:05 PM ET)
Line: Detroit Tigers (-130) at New York Yankees (+120); total: 9.0 – view these lines
[sc:MLB240banner ]The Tigers haven’t had much success at the Bronx when Justin Verlander (10-9, 4.66 ERA) is on the mound. The 2011 Cy Young award winner gets another crack at it tonight, as he looks to get his first win there since 2007. Detroit are 4-1 in the last five games, while New York is 6-0 in Verlander’s last six starts at home.
Writer’s Prediction
The Yankees beat the Tigers.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Los Angeles Angels (10:10 PM ET)
Line: Los Angeles Angels (+128) at Los Angeles Dodgers (-138); total: 8.0 – view these lines
Dan Haren (8-9, 4.76 ERA) is 0-5 in his last five starts, and is in serious need of a morale-boosting win. He can get that tonight on the road against his former team, the Angels. The Dodgers are 3-0 in their last three games away from home. As for the Angels, they will counter with Matt Shoemaker (9-3, 4.09 ERA) on the mound. They are 7-3 in Shoemaker’s last 10 starts.
Writer’s Prediction
The Angels bounce back from last night’s loss and defeat the Dodgers.
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