The Rays try to keep their winning streak alive as they send Alex Cobb against the Yankees and Ivan Nova. Cobb showed great control down the stretch, walking seven and striking out 31 in his last 28 innings. Nova is coming off his third complete game of the season, a six-hit shutout against the Giants. That reversed what appeared to be a late-season fade.

Texas hosts the Rangers west as Jerome Williams and the Angels take on Matt Garza. Former Rangers Josh Hamilton and C.J. Wilson had split results. Hamilton batted poorly with a .304 OBP going into the final weekend of the 2013 season. Wilson who pitches on Friday, lived up to his contract with a 17-7 record and a 3.36 ERA. It’s the Rangers, without the financial burdens of those two, however, who are fighting for a playoff spot.

The Indians travel to Minnesota for their last series of 2013, Zach McAllister facing Andrew Albers. Zach had his way with the Twins this season, posting a 2.03 ERA in 13 1/3 innings, striking out 12. That’s a much higher K rate than Zach normally exhibits. Albers appears to be a throw back to Terry Ryan’s glory days of development. Andrew strikes out few batters, but he walked just five in 54 1/3 innings. Give him a good defense, and he should do fine with this team.

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