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Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees
This matchup has the Tampa Bay Rays visiting the New York Yankees. The listed start is 8:00 PM ET.
Among the listed starters, Max Fried has the lower ERA in these records. Nick Martinez, the listed starter for the Tampa Bay Rays, has an ERA of 3.10 and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.03 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 180.0 innings. Max Fried, the listed starter for the New York Yankees, has an ERA of 2.80 and a WP-calculated FIP of 2.72 in the available pitching data, covering approximately 112.7 innings. These are schedule listings, not independent confirmation of the final starters.
The available team ERA figure is lower for the New York Yankees. Team statistics for the Tampa Bay Rays show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.317, a WP-estimated FIP of 4.11 and an ERA of 3.70. Team statistics for the New York Yankees show a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.312, a WP-estimated FIP of 3.78 and an ERA of 3.23.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season to date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Rays +1.5. Confidence: Slight Lean.
This is the selection in the article’s data snapshot. The descriptive statistics above do not establish why the model made that selection.
WP home-run candidate for Rays: Victor Mesa Jr.. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Yankees: Luis García Jr.. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
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