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Buehler's Past Haunts Yankees Again
5 Sep
Summary
- Walker Buehler has a history of strong performances against the Yankees.
- The Yankees' offense has been scoring heavily in recent games.
- Max Fried excels against same-side hitters this season.
Walker Buehler, once a dominant starter for the Dodgers, has had a less stellar period since 2021. However, his matchups against the Yankees remain significant, particularly after his performance in the 2024 World Series. In a recent season with the Red Sox, Buehler suffered two losses against the Yankees' offense.
Now with the Padres and back in the NL West, Buehler has shown improved form, particularly in August with a 3.16 ERA. He is set to face Max Fried, rekindling memories of their 2020 playoff duels. The game features a stark contrast in lineup construction, with the Yankees heavily favoring left-handed hitters and the Padres favoring right-handed ones.
The Yankees' offense enters the game on a scoring streak, having accumulated 39 runs over their last five games. This impressive offensive output, however, is viewed with caution due to performances against weaker competition. Max Fried, meanwhile, has demonstrated exceptional skill against same-side hitters this season, not allowing a home run against lefties in 16 starts.
