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Yankees vs. Rangers: AL East Leader Faces AL West Challenger
28 Apr
Summary
- Yankees lead AL East, Rangers trail in AL West.
- Max Fried boasts a 2.40 ERA and 0.77 WHIP.
- Yankees are favored with a 60% win probability.

The New York Yankees, currently leading the AL East with an 18-10 record, are beginning a three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Monday. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET at Globe Life Field. This matchup pits the league leaders against a Rangers team looking to improve their standing.
The Yankees recently secured a series victory over the Houston Astros. For this game, they are expected to feature pitcher Max Fried, who has demonstrated dominance this season with a 2.40 ERA and a 0.77 WHIP through six starts.
The Texas Rangers, holding a 14-14 record and second place in the AL West, are seeking to rebound after a recent series loss to the Athletics. They are set to start pitcher Jack Leiter, who has recorded a 4.97 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP over his previous five starts.