MLB Game Preview: New York Yankees (60-54) vs. Texas Rangers (60-55)

Game Overview

• Time: 2:35 PM ET / 11:35 AM PT
• Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
• Broadcast: MLB Network, Fubo (regional restrictions), YES Network, Bally Sports Southwest
  This is the final game of a three-game series, with the Rangers looking to complete a sweep and extend their dominance at home. The Yankees, meanwhile, are desperate to halt a six-game road losing streak and regain momentum in the AL Wild Card race.

Pitching Matchup

• Carlos Rodón has elite strikeout stuff (10.4 K/9) and blanked Texas over six innings earlier this season. However, he’s prone to walks and home runs, which could be costly in a hitter-friendly park.
• Jack Leiter has been solid at home, posting a 2.00 ERA over his last three starts at Globe Life Field. He’s averaging 5+ innings per outing and has shown improved command recently.

Team Performance Snapshot
Texas Rangers

• Record: 60–55 (3rd in AL West)
• Home Record: 36–20
• Team ERA: 3.25 (1st in AL)
• Batting Average: .232 (27th in MLB)
• Slugging %: .378 (26th)
• Runs Scored: 473 (21st)
  
• New York Yankees
• Record: 60–54 (3rd in AL East)
• Road Record: 26–32
• Batting Average: .252 (10th)
• Slugging %: .451 (1st)
• Runs Scored: 584 (1st)

Players to Watch
Texas Rangers

• Josh Jung: 13-for-34 with 3 HR and 8 RBI in last 10 games
• Marcus Semien: 15 doubles, 13 HR, 56 RBI
• Rowdy Tellez: Clutch 2-run single in Tuesday’s win
  
• New York Yankees
• Aaron Judge: MLB leader with 37 HR, .339 AVG, .705 SLG
• Giancarlo Stanton: 4 HR, 10 RBI in last 10 games
• Anthony Volpe: 15 HR, 20 SB, emerging as a dynamic leadoff threat

Betting Trends

• Yankees ATS: 16–32 as road favorites
• Rangers ATS: 20–16 as home underdogs
• Rangers have won 12 of their last 13 home games
• Yankees have lost 6 straight road games
• Over 8 runs has hit in 9 of Rangers’ last 12 games

Injury Report
Texas Rangers

• Evan Carter (back), Jake Burger (quad), Tyler Mahle (shoulder) – IL
• Chris Martin, Jacob Webb – 15-day IL
• Josh Sborz, Cody Bradford – 60-day IL
  
• New York Yankees
• Gerrit Cole (elbow), Oswaldo Cabrera (ankle), Clarke Schmidt (forearm) – 60-day IL
• Jonathan Loaisiga, Fernando Cruz – 15-day IL
• Austin Slater (hamstring) – day-to-day

Final Thoughts
The Yankees vs. Rangers matchup at Globe Life Field is a classic AL showdown with playoff implications. While the Yankees boast the league’s most explosive offense, their recent road struggles and Rodón’s volatility give the edge to a surging Rangers squad. Expect a tight game where home-field advantage and bullpen depth could tip the scales.