With a .533 average and better than 1.500 OPS against left handed pitchers, the Yankees leadoff hitter is placed well to have a great look at two or more total bases. Goldschmidt has popped four home runs against lefties in 45 at bats with just five strikeouts, and he was robbed of a double early in the game last night by Michael Taylor before hitting a no-doubter double. He continues to hit the ball hard in play against lefties and Yusei Kikuchi is allowing at least a 92 mph exit velocity on his fastball and slider, which make up 70% of his pitch mix. Kikuchi has an xSLG far above actual on his slider and changeup, while the xSLG is slightly worse on the fastball.

A belated ninth-inning rally by the Halos got them inside of the Run Line last night, but it was still a fourth loss in a row following eight straight wins. The offense has stalled, having scored just once in 26 innings before the two runs in the ninth last night, but this happens to a homer-centric offense that otherwise can't manufacture runs. Also, note no walks and 11 Ks by Halo batters on Tuesday, another telltale sign of problems, as plate discipline is always capable of hurting the Angels. Note Clarke Schmidt's last four starts at sea level have a 3.13 ERA as the Yanks have won 8 of 9 and go for the Big A sweep tonight. Play Yankees on Run Line