The Athletics are rolling into the Bronx, armed with a 3-7 record and a lefty Jeffrey Springs who's been defying expectations. Springs' 1-0 record and 2.38 ERA are a far cry from the team's overall 5.52 ERA, which has been a liability so far. He'll be taking on the Yankees' Ryan Weathers, who's still searching for his footing with a 4.50 ERA. New York, despite boasting an impressive 8-2 record, is dealing with some injury woes, including Rafael Montero being out and Carlos Rodon on the 15-Day IL.
The contrast between the teams' ERAs is stark, and it'll be interesting to see how Springs and Weathers match up. The Yankees have been carrying the American League's fifth-best ERA, while the Athletics have been... well, not so much. With the game set to kick off at 1:35 PM at Yankee Stadium, the question is: can the Athletics capitalize on the Yankees' injuries and pitching struggles, or will the home team's strong arms prevail? Make your pick or join the discussion on StreakChat.