Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees Prediction: Yankees confident to even the series

Game 2 of an MLB series between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees will take place at Tropicana Field. Following a run of poor performance, Tampa Bay took the lead in this series. How will these teams perform here?

The Tampa Bay Rays showed character in the opener, securing a much-needed home win despite coming off a poor performance. However, it is not all work done yet as they face another tough job in game 2. In the meantime, the Tampa Bay Rays are 4-5 in their last nine games, and they are fourth in the American League East. 

In this game 2, the Tampa Bay Ray is expected to start Zach Eflin on the mound. This season, Zach Efin has a 5-5 record with a 4.19 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP over 92.1. 

The New York Yankees will look to step up their game following a poor start in the opener. In a game where they scored three runs, the most significant performance from the New York Yankees lately was against the Toronto Blue Jays, as their record now moves to 3-11 in their last 14 games.

For this game 2, the New York Yankees are expected to start Marcus Stroman. Stroman has a 7-4 record this season with a 3.58 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP over 100.2 innings pitched. Stroman has allowed at least three earned runs in four straight starts. 

I am backing the New York Yankees to level things here. The Tampa Bay Rays were decent in the opener, but the Yankees are a side we can’t write off. The Tampa Bay Rays should be another tough side here, but the New York Yankees should be able to turn the tables and win this time.