The Yankees may have taken the series over the Mariners, but a lackluster display in the final game soured what could’ve been a much-needed pick-me-up for the team. There’s no time to lick their wounds, as the first-place Rangers roll into town to kick off a three-game set.
New York faces a stern test against the team that took three of four during the Bombers’ visit to Arlington, getting outscored 24-8 in the process. It’s as complete a Rangers outfit as they’ve fielded in the last decade, leading MLB by scoring over six runs per game — a half-run more than the second-place Rays — while also boasting the fifth-stingiest pitching staff, who yields a smidge over four runs per game.