SUTTER HEALTH PARK, West Sacramento, Calif. (Interstat) – The New York Yankees, riding a three-game win streak, visit the Athletics on Saturday night as they continue their four-game series. New York (34-22) enters after sweeping the Kansas City Royals, including a 7-0 victory Wednesday in which right-hander Gerrit Cole allowed four hits over 6 2/3 innings with 10 strikeouts. The Yankees, who hold the American League’s second-best record, send left-hander Ryan Weathers (2-2) to the mound. Oakland (27-29) has lost three straight, all to Seattle, after Wednesday’s 9-1 defeat. The Athletics have struggled offensively, scoring one run or fewer in four of their last five games. Their probable starting pitcher has not been announced. The series opened Friday with a 0-0 scoreless tie, a game that featured strong pitching but no runs across nine innings. The Yankees took two of three from Oakland in April, including a 5-3 win in New York on April 7, though the Athletics claimed a 1-0 victory on April 9. Players to watch Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole has been sharp in his last two starts, posting a 0.00 ERA over 12 2/3 innings with 12 strikeouts after a May 22 loss to Tampa Bay. Athletics left-hander Jeffrey Springs has struggled recently, losing his last five decisions. Over his last five starts, he has allowed 13 earned runs in 27 2/3 innings, including two in five innings Wednesday against Seattle. Game notes The Interstat game simulator projects a 5-3 Yankees victory. New York is a -1.5 favorite, with an over/under of 9 runs. The Yankees begin a six-game homestand Tuesday against Cleveland. Oakland travels to Chicago for a three-game series at the Cubs starting Tuesday.