Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Yankee Stadium in The Bronx

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Wednesday night, Jake Odorizzi (10 - 11, 3.84 ERA) takes the hill for the Tampa Bay Rays as they face Chris Capuano (2 -3, 4.46 ERA) and the New York Yankees. Odorizzi will make his 29^th start as Capuano makes his 9^th start and 37^th appearance.

Jake Odorizzi was masterful in his last start but he didn't receive the decision. Odorizzi threw 7.1 innings of scoreless ball and held the opposition to just 3 hits. He struck out 3 batters without issuing a single walk. But without any run support, Odorizzi's start was wasted. Overall, he has given the Rays some quality innings as of late and is 6 -3 in his last 10 outings. Last season, Odorizzi went 0-1-1 with a 3.94 ERA in 4 starts and 3 relief appearances.

Odorizzi got a save in his only appearance against the Yankees in 2013. This season, Odorizzi is 1 - 0 in 2 starts against New York.

Chris Capuano escaped with a no-decision after a rough outing his last time on the hill. Capuano surrendered 4 runs and 6 hits (including 3 home runs) through just 4.1 innings. He walked a batter and struck out 2. Since coming over from the Boston Red Sox, Capuano hasn't produced as much as the Yankees might have hoped for. He is 1 -2 in his 8 appearances as a Yankee. Last season, Capuano started 20 games and made 4 relief appearances for the Los Angeles Dodgers en route to a 4 - 7 record and a 4.26 ERA.

Capuano was lit up in his only start against the Rays in 2013. He didn't get the decision despite allowing 6 runs and 10 hits in 4.1 innings. This season, he is 0 - 0 in 2 appearances against Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends

Tampa Bay Rays are 64-73-7 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Tampa Bay Rays is 0.1

New York Yankees Betting Trends

New York Yankees are 58-80-3 against the Over/Under

Run differential for New York Yankees is -0.2

Injuries to Watch

Tampa Bay Rays

09/04/14 CF Desmond Jennings Knee out indefinitely
06/24/14 LF Jerry Sands Wrist 60-day DL (6/22), out for season
04/08/14 P Matt Moore Elbow 60-day DL (4/8), out for season
03/30/14 2B Tim Beckham Knee 60-day DL (3/30)

New York Yankees

09/07/14 LF Brett Gardner Abdominal "?" Tuesday vs Tampa Bay Rays
08/05/14 P David Phelps Elbow 15-day DL (8/4)
07/10/14 P Masahiro Tanaka Elbow 60-day DL (7/9)
05/11/14 P CC Sabathia Knee 60-day DL (5/11); out for season
04/20/14 P Ivan Nova Elbow 60-day DL (4/20); out for season

Josh's Pick: Take New York

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