WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Interstat) — The New York Yankees open a three-game series against the Athletics on Friday, looking to extend a four-game winning streak into their first visit to Sutter Health Park. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. with clear skies and a temperature near 70 degrees. The Yankees (34-22) enter with the best record in the American League after outscoring Kansas City 26-4 in a three-game sweep. Gerrit Cole tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings in Wednesday’s 7-0 win, striking out 10. Ben Rice drove in three runs and Ryan McMahon homered in that game. New York had not named a starter for Friday, listing both Carlos Rodón (0-2) and Luis Severino (2-5). Rodón is seeking his first win of the season after a pair of rough outings in May. The Athletics (27-29) are coming off a three-game sweep at home against Seattle, including a 9-1 loss Wednesday. Left-hander Jeffrey Springs (0-5) is scheduled to start after allowing two earned runs over five innings in that defeat. Springs has lost all five of his decisions this season despite a 3.86 ERA, and he has not received a win since May 12. The Athletics took two of three from the Yankees in New York from April 7–9, including a 1-0 shutout in the series finale. A simulation from Interstat projects a 5-4 Yankees victory, and the Yankees are a -1.5 run favorite. The over-under is 9.5. Following this series, the Yankees host Cleveland on Tuesday, while the Athletics travel to Chicago to face the Cubs.