The Yankees entered the bottom of the seventh with a 9-4 lead, partially thanks to three-run homers by Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham. Starting pitcher Carlos Rodon finished with four runs allowed in 4.2 innings, but Jonathan Loaisiga and Brent Headrick combined for 1.1 scoreless frames after that.

Newly acquired relievers Jake Bird and David Bednar each gave up home runs as the Yankees couldn't protect the lead in a 13-12 loss to the Marlins.

Less than 24 hours after their nightmare ending in Miami, the Yankees were lifeless in a 2-0 loss to the Marlins on Saturday afternoon.

The New York Yankees (60-49) and the Miami Marlins (52-55) open a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Loan Depot Park is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Yankees vs. Marlins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Oddsmakers project the Yankees as a tight favorite (-115 on the moneyline) against the Marlins (-105). The scheduled starters are Luis Gil for the New York Yankees, and Edward Cabrera (4-5) for the Miami Marlins.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees aim to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Miami Marlins. Miami has a 24-29 record in home games and a 52-55 record overall. The Marlins have gone 22-12 in games when they did not give up a home run.

Each of the three relievers acquired by the New York Yankees at the MLB trade deadline appeared Friday night, and the results were unfortunate for the trio.

Access the Yankees beat like never before Don’t miss Greg Joyce’s text messages from The Bronx and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Yankees. Sign Up Now MIAMI — The Yankees loss on Friday night was the kind that could keep them up at night.