In a possible ALDS preview, the Yankees(83-43) take on the red-hot Oakland A’s (71-53) tonight in game 1 of a pivotal three game series In Oakland.
So let’s get into it!
GAME 1: GERMAN VS BAILEY
These two met in late April when Homer Baily was with the Royals and it was Bailey who came out on top 6-1 over Domingo German who went 6 innings of 3 run ball in that one.
Tonight, I obviously hope this doesn’t happen but I think if the A’s take a game this series, it’s this one because of Baily being a Yankee-killer and the Yankees having a history of not doing well in Oakland the last couple of the years.
Even though this is a different team and I think they break the trend overall, I don’t see them sweeping it ,although they can prove me wrong and I really hope they do.
PREDICTION: A’s 8 Yankees 3
Obviously I’ll be rooting hard tonight for the Yankees to win and dominate, but if I have to give the A’s a game it’s this one.
Baily shuts the offense down and the A’s get to German.
Yankees get HRs from Judge and Gio in this contest.
GAME 2: HAPP VS FIERS:
Get ready for a slugfest! JA Happ has struggled lately, while the Yankees have killed Mike Fiers in the past. Torres, DJ and Tauchman go deep in this one for NYY and in the end the bullpen kicks it down for the win!
PREDICTION: Yankees 5 A’s 4
GAME 3: TANAKA Vs ROARK
I think the Yankees leave Oakland with a business -like- win and get to Tanner Roark who has been struggling this season, while Masa continues his torrid strech of great pitching by going 6 innings of 1 run ball.
Sanchez and Didi go deep in this one.
PREDICTION: Yankees 8 A’s 3
KEYS TO THE SERIES:
The Yankees bats must be on point against a great A’s offense. This might have a mini-feel of that insane Twins series in Minnesota we will see.
The Yankees starting pitching must keep the A’s offense at bay as best they can so the offense and bullpen can do their thing.
Let’s see what happens!
FAN PREDICTIONS:
Daniel Beyda: 2-1 Yankees. Lose the 1st, win the next 2.
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