New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 20, 2024

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Sep 20, 2024 6:15 AM
The New York Yankees, sitting atop the AL East with an 89-64 record, travel to Oakland to take on the Athletics in a three-game series opener on Friday, September 20th at 9:40 PM. The Athletics, currently fourth in the AL West with a 67-86 record, look to turn their fortunes around at home, where they've posted a 36-39 record so far this season. The Yankees, meanwhile, bring their impressive 47-31 road record to the Oakland Coliseum.
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Yankees vs Athletics starting pitchers

  • J.T. Ginn for Oakland Athletics
  • Gerrit Cole for New York Yankees

Yankees vs Athletics statistics

Stat Yankees Athletics
Hits 1278 (12th) 1206 (25th)
Batting Average .248 (10th) .235 (24th)
Runs Batted In 733 (3rd) 594 (Tied-24th)
Runs 762 (3rd) 618 (26th)
Home Runs 223 (1st) 193 (7th)
Walks 627 (1st) 470 (13th)
Stolen Bases 78 (25th) 93 (19th)
Strikeouts 1250 (20th) 1417 (4th)
Pitches 23509 (2nd) 21934 (23rd)

Oakland Athletics recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/18/24 @ Chicago Cubs W 5-3
9/17/24 @ Chicago Cubs W 4-3
9/16/24 @ Chicago Cubs L 9-2
9/15/24 @ Chicago White Sox L 4-3
9/14/24 @ Chicago White Sox L 7-6

New York Yankees recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/19/24 @ Seattle Mariners L 3-2
9/18/24 @ Seattle Mariners W 2-1 F/10
9/17/24 @ Seattle Mariners W 11-2
9/15/24 vs Boston Red Sox W 5-2
9/14/24 vs Boston Red Sox L 7-1

Yankees vs Athletics predictions

As the New York Yankees gear up to take on the Oakland Athletics, all eyes will likely be on Aaron Judge. Coming off an impressive season, Judge is projected to maintain his powerful performance, potentially adding a home run to his towering tally. Additionally, Gerrit Cole, known for his sharp pitching, could be a key player in this match. Expectations are for him to possibly strike out over six players and keep his earned runs relatively low, which could be crucial in keeping the A's lineup at bay. With players like Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton also expected to contribute significantly, the Yankees' offensive lineup is looking as formidable as ever.

On the Athletics' side, Brent Rooker seems to be a standout this season and he'll undoubtedly be pivotal in Oakland's strategy against the Yankees. Rooker, with his strong batting average, might be one to watch for driving in runs or cracking a key home run. While the pitching front features J.T. Ginn, who, although less seasoned than his Yankees counterpart, will strive to make an impact. Given his season's stats, the Athletics will need him to possibly stretch beyond his usual performance to keep up with the fierce Yankees' lineup.

Considering the powerful lineup of the New York Yankees and the comparative inexperience of the Oakland Athletics' pitching, the scales seem tipped in favor of the Yankees for this series opener. While baseball always has room for surprises, the Yankees' robust offense and experienced pitching might just be too much for the Athletics this time around. With players like Judge and Cole at the helm, my prediction leans towards a Yankees victory in what promises to be an exciting clash.

Oakland Athletics injuries

  • Max Muncy (SS): Day-To-Day
  • Gerson Moreno (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Austin Adams (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Osvaldo Bido (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Ross Stripling (SP): 15-Day-IL

New York Yankees injuries

  • Juan Soto (RF): Day-To-Day
  • DJ LeMahieu (3B): 10-Day-IL
  • Cody Poteet (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Lou Trivino (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Jake Cousins (RP): Day-To-Day

Yankees vs Athletics game info

Venue Oakland Coliseum
Location Oakland, California
First pitch Fri 9:40 PM
Temperature 59°
Chance of Rain 0%

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