Gerrit Cole, one of this season’s stingiest pitchers, is set to take the mound for the New York Yankees (15-15) as they face off against the Cleveland Guardians (14-15) at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday. The Guardians took Monday’s series opener 3-2, their second head-to-head victory in four games this season.
Enyel De Los Santos threw 0.2 scoreless innings out of the bullpen to get the win, and Emmanuel Clase picked up his 10th save with a scoreless ninth. Steven Kwan was 1 for 4 with one run in the win, extending his on-base streak to 11 games. Jose Trevino went 1 for 3 with a solo home run for the Yankees.
ON THE MOUND
Tanner Bibee (1-0, 1.59 ERA) is set for the start for Cleveland. The RHP allowed one run over 5.2 innings in his last start, a 4-1 road win over the Rockies on Wednesday. He got the win, yielding six hits while striking out eight.
For New York, RHP Cole (5-0, 1.11 ERA) gets the start. He has made one prior start against the Guardians this season, giving up two runs over seven innings in an 11-2 road win on April 11. He gave up five hits and walked two, while striking out three in the win.
In his last start on Thursday, Cole got the win on the road against the Rangers. He threw 6.2 innings and gave up two runs on six hits, striking out eight and walking one in the 4-2 triumph. The righty is tied for the MLB lead in wins. He also ranks second in the AL in ERA and fifth in strikeouts (44).
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Cleveland has averaged 4.0 runs a game, a small gain compared to their season average of 3.8. Against righties like Cole this season, the Guardians have a .657 OPS, fifth lowest in the league. Jose Ramirez is the team’s most productive hitter against right-handers with a 1.005 OPS in 71 at-bats.
New York is averaging only 2.0 runs per game in the last five, down from 3.9 for the season, with their slash line falling across the board (.192/.222/.288). The Yanks have a .680 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a .997 OPS over 73 at-bats, Aaron Judge has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Cleveland is 10-7 away from Progressive Field in 2023, scoring 4.5 runs per game while allowing 4.2 runs. New York has gone 9-8 at home this season, averaging 3.7 runs per game while surrendering 3.3. In the last 10 meetings at Yankee Stadium, New York is 6-4 with an average scoreline of 4.4-3.8.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Guardians are second in the AL Central, three games behind the division-leading Twins. The Yankees are fifth in the AL East, eight games behind the Rays.
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