Cleveland Guardians vs New York Yankees 5/3/2023 Predictions, Odds and Free Picks
The MLB action will get underway in the finale of an American League Inter-Division three-game series between the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York, on Wednesday evening. Cleveland dropped to 14-15 overall, 10-7 when playing away from home, and placed second in the AL Central with 3 games behind Minnesota in the first place while compiling 111 runs but yielding 127 for a -16 run difference for the season. The Guardians come into this series finale after squaring the first two installments while losing three of the last four contests including the recent 2-4 road loss to the Yanks last night. RP James Karinchak (0-4, 5.87 ERA) took the loss for Cleveland with one earned run and one free walk allowed while striking out a batter in just 1.1 IP.
3B Jose Ramirez batted an average of .279 with a team-high 17 RBIs in leading the Guardians while DH Josh Bell chipped in a team-leading three home runs for Cleveland. LF Steven Kwan contributed a team-high 32 hits and an on-base percentage of .366. Shane Bieber will start for the Guardians in the finale of a series on Wednesday. The righty starter is 2-1 with an ERA of 3.11 and fanned out 26 hitters this year.
Cleveland’s pitching staff will be missing four starters in this match-up on Wednesday. Starting Pitchers Sam Hentges (shoulder) and Aaron Civale (oblique) are on a 15-day injured list status. Starting Pitchers Triston McKenzie (shoulder) and Cody Mons (shoulder) is on a 60-day injured list status.
Cleveland Guardians vs New York Yankees 5/3/2023 Predictions, Odds and Free Picks
The New York Yankees will conclude their three-game home series when hosting the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night. The NY Yankees dropped to fourth place in the AL East after splitting their last 30 games played overall and 9-8 at home while chasing an 8.5 games margin to Tampa Bay in the first place. The Yankees struggled as of late after losing four consecutive matches including a series opener but managed to end the streak with a 4-2 home victory over the Guardians in game 2 on May 2. Relief Pitcher Wandy Peralta (2-0, 2.38 ERA) earned the victory for the Bronx Bombers with zero earned runs and zero free bases allowed, and zero strikeouts in 0.2 innings pitched in the win.
First Baseman Anthony Rizzo powered the offense for the NY Yankees with a batting average of .274, five home runs, 13 RBIs, 29 hits, and an on-base percentage of .366 for the season. Aaron Judge was the true leader in home runs and RBIs but the right fielder was put on a 10-day IL due to a hip injury. On Wednesday, the Yankees will counter with Clarke Schmidt to start the series finale against the Guardians. The right-handed thrower marked a 0-3 record with a 6.80 ERA while striking out 32 hitters for the year.
Starting Pitchers Carlos Rodon (forearm), Luis Severino (side), and Jonathan Loaisiga (elbow) are on a 15-day IL while SP Frankie Montas (shoulder) is on a 60-day IL. RPs Tommy Kahnle (biceps), Lou Trivino (Elbow), Luis Gil (elbow), and Scott Effross (elbow) are on a 60-day IL. 3B Josh Donaldson (hamstring), Catcher Ben Rortvedt (shoulder), RFs Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring), and Aaron Judge (hip) are on a 10-day IL for the Yanks.
Cleveland Guardians vs. New York Yankees. The MLB Pick for this contest is Cleveland -135. The Yankees will be missing their best hitter in Aaron Judge who injured his hip while the Guardians won 20 of their last 29 games played on the road. Starter Shane Bieber allowed just two runs on five hits through seven innings pitched leading to Cleveland’s 3-2 victory over the NY Yankees. The prediction: Cleveland Guardians will win 6-2.
MLB Starting Time: 7:05 PM ET
Location: Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York
Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
TV: YES, AMZP
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Cleveland Guardians -135
MLB Totals: 7.5
