The Yankees have struggled at 5-5, with the offense struggling lately, but they are home vs the Angels and have been dominant in Yankee stadium. The Angels are just 3-7, and lost have lost 6 straight. For the Angels, pitching has been the culprit. Starters have a 5.00 ERA while relievers are even worse at 5.66 ERA over the last two weeks.

Reid Detmers starts the 2nd game of the doubleheader today. It is amazing how often that a pitcher struggles after a no hitter. Detmers is a case in point, allowing 8 runs in the 9+ innings since. He has only had one (very) good start in May, and his strikeouts to walks ratio is not impressive.

His opponenet today is Jameson Taillon (2.45 ERA), who at 5-1, has been not just good, but also consistent, with excellent length. His last start was an 8 inning shut-out.

The Yankees’ relievers have not been to their usual standard, but Tailllon is not likely to need much support. The Yankees crushed the competition yesterday, and with Angels starter only going 2+ innings, the Halos’ ineffective bullpen will be very thinly stretched in a doubleheader today. Take the Yankees to find their form at home today. New York to win outright.