New York Yankees vs Athletics Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 9/19/24, 7:18 PM  by Edgar Jibran | Modified on 9/21/24 at 5:36 AM in MLB Picks

There are some teams that have already ensured their MLB playoffs’ qualification but that still need to keep fighting for the Divisional Championship. One of those cases are the New York Yankees, team that has a 4.0 games advantage above Baltimore Orioles in the AL East Division, and that will face Oakland Athletics next Friday night for the first game of their series.

On Oakland Athletics’ case, this team is already eliminated from the competition, even so, they were able to win 2 out of their last 4 disputed series. Nevertheless, none of those victories was at home, so they must try to show their best level against New York Yankees to satisfy their fanatics. For this purpose, Brent Rooker must try to carry on with his impressive level that allowed him to score 80 runs and 38 home runs throughout the season.

In the meantime, New York Yankees had such a challenging series against Seattle Mariners, in which they even were forced to win the second game in extra innings. Also, it must be remarked that Aaron Judge was almost totally neutralized during the series, situation that could convert him in a more dangerous player for this series, as he’s still looking up for reaching the 60 home runs line.