For a game that was almost called due to the weather, it’s no surprise that Major League Baseball history was made, and made by a New York Yankee. What else is new?
After a solid performance from starter Jordan Montgomery — who left with a 4-1 lead, and didn’t deserve a non-decision — the Yankees 2018 home opener was saved by the offense. The Bronx Bombers are looking to continue the outburst this afternoon against Tampa lefty Blake Snell.
Yankees Daily Fantasy Picks
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 vs Tampa Bay Rays
Today’s lineup for the New York Yankees:
- Brett Gardner, CF
- Aaron Judge, RF
- Giancarlo Stanton, LF
- Gary Sanchez, DH
- Didi Gregorius, SS
- Brandon Drury, 3B
- Tyler Austin, 1B
- Austin Romine, C
- Ronald Torreyes, 2B
- SP: Luis Severino, RHP
Key Stats At-A-Glance
First Pitch : 1:05pm EST (in Rain Delay)
Spread : Rays +1.5, Yankees -1.5
Money Line : Rays +220, Yankees -240
Over/Under : 8.5
Line Moves : Late doe coming in on NY
Park Factors : Yankee Stadium is considered a hitter’s park.
Weather : 55°, Showers, Wind WSW 20MPH, 35% chance of rain.
Blake Snell ($6,300) vs The Yankees
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Here’s who to consider drafting (or not) in the Yankees lineup against Blake Snell:
- Gary Sanchez ($4,800) : 3-8 with 2 home runs.
- Didi Gregroius ($4,500) : 2-10, but that should start balancing out.
- Ronald Torreyes ($2,700) : 2-5 with a double.
Luis Severino ($11,300) vs The Tampa Bay Rays
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Here’s who to consider drafting (or not) in the Toronto lineup against Luis Severino:
- Adeiny Hechavarria (2,400) : The Ray’s shortstop is 1-2 for a home run.
- Kevin Kiermaier ($3,100) : Tampa’s CF is 1-17 (.059) with 8 Ks against Severino.
THE FINE PRINT : The fantasy lineup suggestions are purely speculation and should not be taken as gospel. Anything can and will happen in a baseball game, but this content is designed to provide a starting point for your lineup research. Best of luck, and let’s go Yankees!
