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Yankees vs. Guardians: Pitching duel awaits at Yankee Stadium
2 Jun
Summary
- Cam Schlittler starts for Yankees against Joey Cantillo of Guardians.
- Ben Rice leads MLB in home runs, RBIs, and runs scored.
- Guardians hold a slight lead in the AL Central standings.

The New York Yankees are set to begin a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. The Yankees will send Cam Schlittler (7-2, 1.50 ERA) to the mound. Schlittler has been a key contributor to the Yankees' 36-23 record, placing them second in the AL East.
The Guardians, who lead the AL Central with a 34-27 record, are expected to counter with Joey Cantillo (4-2, 3.57 ERA). This matchup features potent offensive talent, including the Yankees' Ben Rice, who ranks fourth in MLB with 17 home runs and fifth with 44 RBIs. Cody Bellinger and Jose Ramirez also boast strong offensive statistics for their respective teams.