Tuesday night viewing has never been this good as we’ve got two fantastic baseball games that will no doubt tickle your fancy. Kicking things off tonight is the much-anticipated showdown between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees.
Then, the Toronto Blue Jays square off with the Texas Rangers in a marquee American League clash. Read on below for a quick breakdown of these two pivotal matchups and while you’re at it, you can check out our preview of the game between the red-hot Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants.
[sc:MLBArticles ]Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees (7:05 PM ET)
Line: Houston Astros (-110) at New York Yankees (EVEN); total: 7.5 – view all MLB lines
The New York Yankees returned to winning ways Sunday with a thrilling 1-0 victory over the Houston Astros. Carlos Beltran drove in the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth to help the Yankees grab a share of the AL East lead. They will look to sustain the momentum of that crucial victory when they take on the Astros in Game 2 of their three-game set tonight.
[sc:MLB240banner ]Starting for the Yankees tonight is Ivan Nova (5-5, 3.72 ERA). He allowed three runs on six hits and a pair of walks over five innings Thursday in a 3-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians. Nova has managed only three quality starts in his last nine appearances. The Astros, on the other hand, will counter with ace Dallas Keuchel (14-6, 2.37 ERA). He is 2-1 with a 2.60 ERA in four August starts. Keuchel hurled seven strong innings Wednesday, giving up just two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five in Houston’s narrow 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Writer’s Prediction
Houston wins, 4-2.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers (8:05 PM ET)
Line: Toronto Blue Jays (-135) at Texas Rangers (+125); total: 9.5 – view all MLB lines
The Toronto Blue Jays stretched their unbeaten run to three games with a resounding 12-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Edwin Encarnacion went 4 for 4 with a homer and four RBIs to lead the Blue Jays, who scored a franchise-record 36 runs in the three-game sweep. They will look to continue their sizzling form when they take on the Texas Rangers in the opening game of their three-game set.
Pitching for the Blue Jays this evening is Mark Buehrle (13-6, 3.45 ERA). The left-hander lasted just four innings Wednesday against Philadelphia, surrendering four runs on seven hits. It was the first time since May 29 that Buehrle gave up more than three earned runs in a single game.
The Rangers, on the other hand, will have left-hander Derek Holland (1-1, 3.68 ERA) on the mound tonight. He earned the win Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners, allowing two runs on eight hits while striking out six in 6.1 innings of action. It was Holland’s first start since missing over four months because of a strained muscle in his left shoulder.
Writer’s Prediction
Toronto wins, 6-4. Create a betting account now and bet on the best games for tonight.
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