Cleveland at New York

The Yankees had all the attention and accolades pouring down on them during the regular season. Now it's a new season with new pressures. And let's face it: the Yankees have been postseason busts. Last year, it was one winner-take-all game...and they flopped in a 6-2 loss to Boston. Two years ago, the Bronx Bombers went bust losing to Tampa Bay, including a 2-1 loss in the winner-take-all Game 5. 2019 was a six-game loss to Houston and 2018 was a four-game flameout vs. the Bo-Sox. Gerrit Cole gets the ball with a 5-5 record at Yankee Stadium this season with his team 4-9 as a home favorite of -150 to -200. New York is also 20-28 versus winning teams in the second half of the season. Cleveland is seventh in the majors offensively in batting average, #12 in on-base percentage, while the pitching staff is sixth in runs scored. They're also the hottest team in baseball on a 26-6 run after winning two straight over Tampa Bay allowing just one run. Starter Cal Quantrill (3.38 ERA) has been terrific, with the team going 16-1 in his last 17 starts. Cleveland is 59-39 after a victory, plus 25-10 after five or more straight home games. Play Cleveland.