GINA
Monday, October 18, 2010, 8:00 p.m. est.
Texas Rangers (4-3) at New York Yankees (4-1)
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
(L) Cliff Lee (2-0) vs. (L) Andy Pettitte (1-0)
The series is tied 1-1 - New York Yankees are 2-4 in their last 6 games at home, while the Texas Rangers are 5-0 in its last 5 games on the road. New York has lost four of their last 5 games against Texas, but has taken four of the last five meetings at Yankee Stadium.
Texas' Cliff Lee (2-0, 1.13), is 6-0 with a 1.44 ERA in seven postseason starts and went 2-0 with a 3.09 ERA in three starts against the Yankees this season. Lee is 6-4 with a 4.42 ERA in 12 career starts versus the Rangers
New York's Andy Pettitte (1-0, 2.57) is 5-0 with a 2.88 ERA in his last nine postseason starts and is 11-9 with a 5.24 ERA in 23 career starts versus Texas. The lefthander is 19-9 with a 3.87 ERA in 41 starts in the postseason.
This should be a great game with two outstanding Lefties, Texas' Cliff Lee and New York's Andy Pettitte on the mound. It’s a tough call, but the ‘under’ looks good and New York is 8-1 in their last 9 playoff home games, 4-1 in their last 5 against Texas at home.
MLB
New York Yankees +105
Under - 7½
Monday, October 18, 2010, 8:30 p.m. est.
Tennessee Titans (3-2) at Jacksonville Jaguars (3-2)
EverBank Field - Jacksonville, Florida
The Titans outshine the Jaguars, especially on defense. Go with the Titans. The Jaguars will have a big task containing Chris Johnson. Tennessee has won five of the last seven meetings, going 5-2 against the spread.
NFL
Tennessee Titans -3