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MLBFinal

New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians

06. 09. 18:40 · 프로그레시브 필드

Away Gerrit Cole vs Home Slade Cecconi

Final resultNew York Yankees 3 : 2 Cleveland GuardiansPick correct
Line score123456789RHE
New York Yankees020000010381
Cleveland Guardians0020000002101

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Predicted winnerNew York Yankees
Projected scoreNew York Yankees 6 : 4 Cleveland Guardians

Projected lineup

New York Yankees (Away)
  1. Trent Grisham
  2. Ben Rice
  3. Paul Goldschmidt
  4. Cody Bellinger
  5. Jazz Chisholm Jr.
  6. Spencer Jones
  7. Anthony Volpe
  8. Ryan McMahon
  9. Jose Escarra
Cleveland Guardians (Home)
  1. Travis Bazzana
  2. José Ramírez
  3. Chase DeLauter
  4. Kyle Manzardo
  5. Rhys Hoskins
  6. Angel Martínez
  7. Steven Kwan
  8. Austin Hedges
  9. Brayan Rocchio

Key factors

  • The New York Yankees hold a superior overall record of 39-26 (.600 win percentage) compared to the Cleveland Guardians' 37-31 (.544 win percentage), indicating a general strength advantage.
  • Yankees' starting pitcher Gerrit Cole boasts dominant season stats with a 1-1 record, 2.00 ERA, and 0.89 WHIP, and is expected to rebound after a challenging 5.1-inning, 4-run outing against the Guardians in his last start.
  • Guardians' starter Slade Cecconi has a less stable record of 3-5 with a 4.92 ERA and 1.43 WHIP; although he pitched well against the Yankees in his previous start (6 innings, 1 earned run), his season-long performance is more inconsistent.
  • Despite the absence of Aaron Judge, the Yankees' lineup shows strong performance with a 102 wRC+ against right-handed pitchers over the last month, featuring key hitters like Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt in good form.
  • The Yankees are on a hot streak, winning three of their last four games (including a 7-5 victory over the Guardians yesterday), while the Guardians have struggled, losing four of their last five contests.

Briefing

Tonight's matchup between the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field leans towards a Yankees victory. The Yankees boast a 39-26 record, placing them second in the American League, with a solid run differential of 5.1 runs scored per game and 3.6 runs allowed. The Guardians, at 37-31, are third in the AL, but their run differential is even at 4.1 runs scored and allowed per game, indicating less overall dominance.

On the mound, the Yankees will send ace Gerrit Cole, who holds an impressive 1-1 record with a 2.00 ERA and 0.89 WHIP this season, showcasing his top-tier capabilities. While he had a rare shaky outing against the Guardians recently, allowing 4 runs in 5.1 innings, it was an anomaly for Cole this season, and a strong rebound performance is highly anticipated. The Guardians counter with Slade Cecconi, who has a 3-5 record, a 4.92 ERA, and a 1.43 WHIP, indicating a more inconsistent season. Although Cecconi delivered a surprisingly good performance against the Yankees in his last start, giving up just one run over six innings, his overall consistency lags behind Cole's.

Examining the lineups, the Yankees offense, even without the injured Aaron Judge, has maintained a respectable 102 wRC+ against right-handed pitching over the past month. Key contributors like Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt, and Ben Rice are in good form, with Rice batting .304 with 18 home runs and 45 RBIs this season. The Guardians' lineup features José Ramírez, who has historically hit well against Gerrit Cole with a .359 career average, and Kyle Manzardo also has a home run off Cole. However, the Yankees generally possess more lineup depth and stronger recent offensive momentum. Furthermore, the Yankees' bullpen statistically outperforms the Guardians' bullpen, giving them an advantage in late-game situations. Overall, the New York Yankees are favored to win, with an expected final score of 6-4 in their favor.

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