The New York Yankees (39-29) are on the road to face the New York Mets (31-36) at Citi Field on Wednesday with the visitors eyeing a sweep of the two-game Interleague series.
The Yankees took Tuesday’s series opener 7-6. Reliever Ron Marinaccio was credited with the win after throwing one scoreless inning, and Michael King earned his fourth save with a scoreless ninth.
Anthony Volpe was 2 for 4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI in the win. Brandon Nimmo went 2 for 4 with a home run and two runs for the Mets.
ON THE MOUND
Gerrit Cole (7-1, 2.84 ERA) is in line to start for New York. The righty is tied for fifth in the AL in wins. Cole allowed two runs over six innings in his last start, a 3-2 road defeat against the Red Sox on Friday. He was charged with the loss, giving up seven hits while striking out six and walking one.
RHP Justin Verlander (2-3, 4.85 ERA) will toe the rubber for the Mets. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Yankees. Verlander made one start against the Yankees in 2022, throwing seven innings for the Astros in a 3-1 road win on June 24.
He gave up four hits and walked one while striking out three in the win. In his last start on Thursday, Verlander took a no-decision on the road against the Braves. He threw three innings and gave up five runs (4 ER) on seven hits, striking out three and walking four in the 13-10 defeat.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, the Yankees have averaged only 3.4 runs a game, down from their season average of 4.6, while slashing worse across the board (.215/.243/.380). Against right-handed pitchers like Verlander this season, the Yanks have a .718 OPS.
Aaron Judge is the team’s most productive hitter against right-handers with a 1.186 OPS in 144 at-bats. The Mets are averaging 5.8 runs per game in the last five, up from 4.4 for the season, with a higher slugging percentage (.418 vs .396).
The Mets have a .714 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a .865 OPS over 161 at-bats, Pete Alonso has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
The Yankees are on a three-game winning streak in road games, bringing their record to 18-12 in 2023. The Yanks have scored 4.8 runs per game away from home while allowing 4.0 runs. The Mets have lost four in a row at home.
The Mets are 15-13 at home this season, averaging 4.1 runs per game while surrendering 4.3. In the last 10 meetings at Citi Field, the Mets are 7-3 with an average scoreline of 5.5-4.3.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Yankees are third in the AL East, eight games behind the division-leading Rays. The Mets are fourth in the NL East, nine games behind the Braves.
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