- Matchup: New York Yankees vs. Sacramento Athletics
- Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Venue: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports California
- Betting Odds: New York (-128) Sacramento (+106)
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The New York Yankees (34-22) travel to Sutter Health Park on Sunday to face off against the Sacramento Athletics (27-29). The betting line for this matchup shows New York at -128 while Sacramento sits at +106. The total runs projected for this game is 8.5, with Will Warren and Jacob Lopez set to be the starting pitchers.
This season, the New York Yankees are averaging 5.0 runs per game, placing them 4th in the league. They’ve scored a total of 280 runs with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .332. The Yankees have also recorded 94 doubles and 83 home runs, accumulating 267 RBIs and 445 hits, resulting in a batting average of .242. Their slugging percentage stands at .438, while they have 489 strikeouts against 244 walks.
The Yankees boast a K/BB ratio of 2.82 alongside a team WHIP of 1.16. This pitching squad has allowed 43 home runs and 191 runs total, ranking 3rd in the league. New York has surrendered 403 hits (7.3 hits per 9 innings) and 173 earned runs. They carry an ERA of 3.14 for the season (3rd in MLB), with a total of 483 strikeouts and 171 walks. Their FIP stands at 3.41.
This season, the Yankees have utilized 180 relievers, with 101 inherited runners and a scoring rate of 28.7%. The bullpen has tallied 34 holds, ranking 11th in MLB. Relief pitchers have entered high-leverage situations 64 times and saved 14 games, although they have struggled with 10 blown saves out of 24 attempts, yielding a save percentage of 58.3%.
Pitcher Will Warren has thrown 243 innings, accumulating 265 strikeouts in his MLB career. With a career record of 15-12, Warren has a FIP of 4.70 after facing 1,065 batters, with a 4.78 ERA from 129 earned runs and a WHIP of 1.374. He has allowed 243 hits (9.0 hits per 9 innings) and issued 91 walks.
The Sacramento Athletics have an OBP of .327 and a batting average of .246 this season. With 480 strikeouts (11th in MLB) and 467 hits, they have tallied 57 home runs and 229 RBIs. Sacramento averages 4.21 runs per game (17th in MLB) with a .389 slugging percentage. They’ve recorded 87 doubles, earned 214 walks, and scored 236 runs so far.
On the mound, the Athletics have allowed 261 runs this season, carrying a team ERA of 4.36 (with 242 earned runs permitted). They have given up 74 home runs while allowing 4.71 runs per 9 innings (22nd in MLB). Sacramento’s staff holds a WHIP of 1.414 and a FIP of 4.69, with a K/BB ratio of 8.00 (445 strikeouts versus 219 walks). They rank 26th in the league in total hits allowed, with 487.
The Athletics’ relief pitching staff has a 28.3% inherited scoring rate out of 92 inherited runners. Relievers have appeared in 66 high-leverage scenarios and with runners on base 62 times. They have recorded 69 save opportunities, achieving 40 holds, but with 11 blown saves. Their save percentage stands at 59.3%, ranking them 21st in MLB, with 189 bullpen pitchers appearing this season.
In 4,497 innings played, Sacramento has a defensive efficiency of 70.1% (17th in MLB). They’ve turned 36 double plays and boast a fielding percentage of .989 (6th in the league). The Athletics have accounted for 1,499 putouts, 446 assists, and committed 21 errors thus far.
Throughout his career, Lopez has given up 155 hits, registering 164 strikeouts over 163 innings. He has allowed 85 earned runs, with a WHIP of 1.421 and a FIP of 4.6. His K/BB ratio is 2.13 after facing 729 batters, holding a career record of 12-9 and an ERA of 4.68, permitting 8.5 hits per nine innings.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Take Sacramento (+106)
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