The New York Yankees (100-64) are on the road to face the Cleveland Guardians (94-71) at Progressive Field on Saturday in Game 3 of their American League Divisional Playoffs series with both teams looking to take hold of the series. The Guardians evened up the series 1-1 after winning 4-2 in 10 innings on Friday, their second head-to-head victory in eight games this season. Emmanuel Clase got the win with 2.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen. Amed Rosario went 2 for 5 with a solo home run in the win. Giancarlo Stanton was 1 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs for the Yankees.
ON THE MOUND
Luis Severino (7-3, 3.18 ERA) is set to start for New York. The right-hander threw seven no-hit innings in his last start, a 3-1 home win over the Rangers on October 3. He earned the win, striking out seven and walking one. For Cleveland, right-hander Triston McKenzie (11-11, 2.96 ERA) will toe the rubber. He has made one prior start against the Yankees this season, holding opposing hitters scoreless over seven innings in a 2-0 home win on July 3. He gave up one hit and walked one, while striking out seven in the win. In his last start on October 8, McKenzie took a no-decision at home against the Rays. He threw six scoreless innings and gave up two hits, striking out eight and walking two in the 1-0 win.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, New York has averaged only 3.0 runs a game, down from their season average of 5.0, while slashing worse across the board (.186/.278/.359). Against righties like McKenzie this season, the Yanks have a .745 OPS, fifth highest in the league. Andrew Benintendi has the team’s best on-base percentage against right-handers at .384 over 435 at-bats. Cleveland is averaging only 3.4 runs per game in the last five, down slightly from 4.3 for the season. The Guardians have a .717 OPS against right-handers in 2022. With a .918 OPS over 444 at-bats, Jose Ramirez has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
New York is 42-39 on the road in 2022, scoring 4.8 runs per game while allowing 3.7 runs. Cleveland has won four in a row at Progressive Field. The Guardians are 48-35 at home this season, averaging 4.0 runs per game while surrendering 3.9. In the last 10 games at Progressive Field between the teams, New York is 8-2 with an average scoreline of 6.4-3.9.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Yankees won the AL East. The Guardians finished first in the AL Central.
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