Yankees-Rangers Pointers

The New York Yankees will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Wednesday when they take on the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark. The Yankees will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Sidney Ponson in this game. Ponson has a 6-2 record and a 4.23 ERA this season. The Rangers will counter Ponson with Tommy Hunter. Righthander Hunter has a 10.80 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 133-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Chris Davis drove in four runs to lead the Rangers over the Yankees 8-6 on Tuesday night. Texas won as +140 home underdogs as the teams played over the 11-run total listed by oddsmakers. Josh Hamilton hit a two-run jack for the Rangers, while winning pitcher Matt Harrison gave up two runs over 6 1-3 innings for Texas. Richie Sexson went 2-for-4 with a grand slam for New York, as Andy Pettitte was ripped for five runs over five innings to take the loss for the Yankees. Current streak: New York has lost 2 straight games. Texas has won 3 straight games. Team records: New York: 61-52 SU Texas: 60-54 SU New York most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Texas are 5-5 After playing Texas are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5 Texas most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4 After playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: NY Yankees are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Texas NY Yankees are 18-7 SU in their last 25 games when playing Texas NY Yankees are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games on the road NY Yankees are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games Texas is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Texas is 7-18 SU in their last 25 games when playing NY Yankees Next up: Texas home to NY Yankees, Thursday, August 7