Series Preview: Texas Rangers AT New York Yankees

The Texas Rangers are in town for a three game set. Here are the matchups:


TUESDAY: Kevin Millwood (9-8 3.48 ERA) AT Joba Chamberlain (8-3 3.98 ERA)

Notes: Joba Chamberlain is making his first start since August 16th when he went 5 IP giving up 7 hits and 4 ER. Joba has had 3 no decisions against Texas, with a 7.11 ERA. Kevin Millwood is 1-4 with a 4.50 ERA in 8 games vs. the Yankees in his career.

WEDNESDAY: Derek Holland (7-7 4.72 ERA) AT Andy Pettite (10-6 4.25 ERA)

Notes: Holland has faced the Yankees twice in his career going 0-1 with a 9.95 ERA. Pettite is 9-9 with a 5.56 ERA in his career vs. Texas.

THURSDAY: Dustin Nippert (4-2 3.95 ERA) AT A.J. Burnett (10-7 4.08 ERA)

Notes: Nippert has never faced the Yankees in his career. Burnett is 3-2 with a 3.99 ERA in his career vs. Texas.


PREDICTIONS:

Tuesday: Yankees 9, Rangers 8

Wednesday: Yankees 6, Rangers 2

Thursday: Rangers 7, Yankees 4