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Yankees Recall Pitcher Beck for Saturday Start
4 Jul
Summary
- Beck will start Saturday's game against the Twins.
- He pitched three innings in his MLB debut on May 7.
- He has a 1.59 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in Triple-A.
The New York Yankees are set to recall pitcher Matt Blake from their Triple-A affiliate, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, for a starting assignment this Saturday. He is slated to pitch against the Minnesota Twins. This marks Blake's second opportunity with the major league club, having made his MLB debut earlier this season on May 7.
During his initial outing, Blake pitched three innings, allowing two earned runs on two hits and three walks. Since that appearance, he has demonstrated significant improvement in Triple-A. His performance includes a 1.59 earned run average and a 0.94 walks plus hits per inning pitched. He has also recorded 54 strikeouts against 20 walks over 51 innings pitched.
Blake's recall addresses a vacant spot in the Yankees' rotation. He will face a Twins lineup that has averaged a .696 OPS over its last ten games. This gives Blake another chance to showcase his developing talents at the highest level of professional baseball.
