New York at Texas

Texas is just 2 1/2 games behind a playoff spot, and the Rangers have won six of their last 10 games. They are also 38-31 at home while the Yankees are 36-38 on the road. New York hitters have a .159 batting average against A.J. Griffin in 44 at-bats, and he has pitched better than his record indicates recently as he hasn't allowed more then three runs his last four starts. The Yankees have lost three of Jordan Montgomery's last four starts, and he has given up 11 runs on 17 hits his last 19 innings. The Rangers have won three of the last four meetings this season, and they have won 11 of their last 16 home games overall. Also, Texas has won four straight following a loss and has won six of Griffin's last seven starts when he has at least seven days of rest. The Yanks have lost eight of Montgomery's last 11 starts. Play the Rangers.