Zack Littell's MLB Props - Rays vs Yankees 7/22

Game Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays will be facing off against the New York Yankees on July 22nd at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. The game is set to be a thrilling encounter as both teams have had a mix of performances recently. The Rays are coming off a couple of wins in their recent series, while the Yankees are looking to bounce back from a few tough losses. Historically, matchups between these two teams have been fiercely competitive, often going down to the wire.

The Rays have been strong offensively this season, ranking 1st in runs scored with a total of 495. Their hitting has been consistent, with an average batting of .246, placing them 13th in the league. The Yankees, on the other hand, have struggled offensively, ranking 27th in runs scored with 386 and 24th in hits with 772. Their batting average stands at .236, which is 20th in the league.

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Player Prop Odds

- Pitcher Record a Win: Yes +280 | No -425

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Player Analysis

Zack Littell, the starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, has had a challenging season. With a record of 3-6, he has an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.37. Littell has pitched 101.1 innings, allowing 120 hits, while striking out 94 batters and walking 19. His performance has been inconsistent, but he has shown flashes of brilliance in some games. Given the Yankees' current offensive struggles, this could be an opportunity for Littell to have a standout performance.

Opposing Analysis

The New York Yankees' offense has been underwhelming this season, ranking near the bottom in several key categories. They are 27th in runs scored and 24th in hits, which indicates a significant struggle in generating offense. Their batting average of .236 places them 20th in the league. This lack of offensive firepower could play into Littell's hands, giving him a better chance to secure a win if he can effectively manage his pitches and keep the Yankees' hitters at bay.

Pitching Probables

Player	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP	H	K	BB	HR
Z. Littell (TB)	3-6	4.26	1.37	101.1	120	94	19	14
C. Rodon (NYY)	9-7	4.63	1.28	107.0	104	112	33	20

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Team Previews

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays have been impressive this season with a 59-42 record. Their offense has been potent, ranking 1st in runs scored with 495. They are 12th in hits with 820 and have a batting average of .246. The Rays' pitching staff has also been strong, with an ERA of 3.57, which is 4th in the league. Their relief pitching has been reliable, with 27 saves, ranking 9th in the league.

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees have had a mixed season with a 50-49 record. Their offense has struggled, ranking 27th in runs scored with 386 and 24th in hits with 772. Their batting average stands at .236, placing them 20th in the league. The Yankees' pitching staff has a collective ERA of 4.18, which is 21st in the league. They have managed to secure 31 saves, ranking 4th in the league.

Team Injuries

Tampa Bay Rays

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
J. Springs	SP	Sun, Jul 21	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jul 30
R. Lovelady	RP	Sun, Jul 21	Forearm	Expected to be out until at least Jul 22
R. Pepiot	SP	Sun, Jul 21	Knee	Expected to be out until at least Aug 3

New York Yankees

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
G. Stanton	DH	Sun, Jul 21	Hamstring	Expected to be out until at least Jul 26
J. Brubaker	SP	Sun, Jul 21	Oblique	Expected to be out until at least Sep 20
C. Poteet	SP	Sun, Jul 21	Triceps	Expected to be out until at least Jul 31

Recent Games

Tampa Bay Rays

DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT	W-L	WIN	LOSS	SAVE	ATT
Fri, Jul 19	@ New York	L6-1	48-49	Cole 3-1	Eflin 5-7	NaN	47036
Sat, Jul 20	@ New York	W9-1	49-49	Bradley 5-4	Cortes 4-9	NaN	43173
Sun, Jul 21	@ New York	W6-4	50-49	Cleavinger 6-2	Stroman 7-5	Fairbanks 18	45178
Mon, Jul 22	@ New York	1:05 PM	NaN	Littell	Rodon	Tickets as low as $6	Tickets as low as $6
Tue, Jul 23	@ Toronto	7:07 PM	NaN	NaN	Berrios	Tickets as low as $11	Tickets as low as $11

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New York Yankees

DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT	W-L	WIN	LOSS	SAVE	ATT
Fri, Jul 19	vs Tampa Bay	W6-1	59-40	Cole 3-1	Eflin 5-7	NaN	47036
Sat, Jul 20	vs Tampa Bay	L9-1	59-41	Bradley 5-4	Cortes 4-9	NaN	43173
Sun, Jul 21	vs Tampa Bay	L6-4	59-42	Cleavinger 6-2	Stroman 7-5	Fairbanks 18	45178
Mon, Jul 22	vs Tampa Bay	1:05 PM	NaN	Rodon	Littell	Tickets as low as $6	Tickets as low as $6
Tue, Jul 23	vs New York	7:05 PM	TBS	Gil	Quintana	Tickets as low as $38	Tickets as low as $38

Prediction

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