Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the MLB match.
The New York Yankees enter a new series on the back of another underwhelming performance, this time falling short against the Cincinnati Reds (1:2). Later this week, they face the Oakland Athletics, who currently sit at the bottom of the American League West Division.
New York Yankees
The team’s offensive output is heavily dependent on Aaron Judge. By May, he was batting an impressive .400, but that number declined to .265 the following month. As a result, the entire offence lost momentum. During that stretch, the team recorded an 11-12 record, allowing opponents to close the gap in the division standings. In nine of their last fourteen outings, the New York Yankees have been limited to three runs or fewer.
Oakland Athletics
The end of the series against the Detroit Tigers brought further disappointment for the Oakland Athletics, who were shut out 0:8. It was the second time in a week the young squad failed to score, having also been blanked by the Cleveland Guardians (0:3). The Athletics lack reliable hitters, resulting in erratic offensive performances—strong displays are frequently followed by subpar games. They average 4.12 runs per game, placing them eighth from the bottom in the league standings.
New York Yankees vs Oakland Athletics Prediction
At full strength, the New York Yankees would be expected to take advantage of the defensive vulnerabilities of the Oakland Athletics. However, given their current issues at the plate, that outcome appears doubtful. The New York Yankees have now featured in ten consecutive low-scoring contests, and this fixture looks likely to continue that trend.
