The Oakland Athletics are in the Bronx for a three game series against the New York Yankees (18-17). The A’s are coming off a series win against the Kansa City Royals and are 5-12 on the road. The Yankees are coming off a series loss to the Tampa Bay Rays and have a 11-8 home record.
For Oakland, JP Sears will take the mound with battery mate Shea Langeliers . Esteury Ruiz will bat leadoff for the green and gold and play centerfield. Jesus Aguilar gets the start at first base and looks to add some power to the lineup, batting cleanup, while Jordan Diaz and Nick Allen man the middle infield.