Oakland Athletics at New York Yankees MLB Betting: Game 2 of this 3 game set from “The Big Ballpark in the Bronx” has a scheduled first pitch for 1:05 pm ET, as the New York Yankees (51-45) welcome the Oakland A’s (51-45). BodogLife.com has the best betting odds for the Oakland A's at the New York Yankees' game 2 from the Stadium. 

After getting a stellar pitching performance from veteran RHP Mike Mussina, the Bombers look to continue their quest towards the top of the American League East. The New York Yankees are -155 betting odds favorite to win game 2 against the Oakland A’s (+135).

The Yankees desperately need to string together a few multiple-winning streaks with less than 70 games remaining in the regular season.

Richie Sexson made his debut in pinstripes Friday evening. In Sexson’s very first at-bat he recorded an RBI-hit, which to brought the first run of the game home for New York.

The Yankees were able to balance a solid offensive attack (Cano 2-run HR and A-Rod HR) behind a great pitching effort by “The Moose”. Mussina was able to keep the A’s lineup off balance with his offs-peed stuff, as he recorded his 12th win of the season.

Tonight, the young sensation RHP Joba Chamberlain (2-3, 2.62) will try to keep things going for New York as a win Saturday afternoon can secure a series win against the visiting A’s. Joba’s counterpart will be RHP Sean Gallagher (4-4, 4.25 ERA).

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