NEW YORK (Interstat) — The Cleveland Guardians and the New York Yankees open a pivotal three-game series Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium II, with the first-place Yankees looking to extend their lead in the American League East. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. EDT under cloudy skies and a temperature of 61 degrees. The Yankees (36-23) have won three of their last four games, including a 13-8 victory Sunday at Oakland. Right-hander Will Warren, who earned the win in that game, was the most productive player, allowing no earned runs over six innings with five strikeouts. Designated hitter Ben Rice drove in four runs, and reliever David Bednar pitched a scoreless inning. Warren (5-1, 3.55 ERA) is expected to start Tuesday, though the Yankees have not officially confirmed their rotation. In his last five starts, Warren has allowed three earned runs or fewer four times. He went six innings against Kansas City on May 25, allowing two runs in a 4-3 win. Cleveland (34-27) counters with left-hander Cam Schlittler (7-2, 3.12 ERA), who leads the Guardians in wins. The club’s probable pitcher listing also included Joey Cantillo, but Schlittler is the likely starter based on rotation patterns. The Guardians dropped two of three to Boston over the weekend, losing 9-4 on Sunday. A player to watch for Cleveland is right-hander Tanner Bibee, though he is not scheduled to start Tuesday. Bibee took the loss Sunday, allowing three earned runs over six innings with five strikeouts. He has been inconsistent, with two quality starts and three losses in his last five outings. The Yankees have been powered by strong starting pitching. In their last six games, starters have posted a 1.93 ERA. Warren has been particularly effective, posting a 1.15 ERA over his last three starts. New York enters as a -1.5 favorite on the run line, with an over/under of 7.5 runs. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 6-4 Yankees victory. The series continues Wednesday and Thursday before both teams head on the road. Cleveland travels to Texas for three games, while New York hosts Boston for a weekend set. The clubs then meet again June 8-10 in Cleveland.