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Slugger Showdown: Cubs vs. Yankees
31 Jul
Summary
- Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ben Rice are top-10 home run hitters.
- The Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees face off Friday.
- The game starts at 2:20 p.m. ET at Wrigley Field.
A thrilling contest is set to unfold on Friday as the Chicago Cubs host the New York Yankees at Wrigley Field, with first pitch scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET. The game features a compelling duel between two of baseball's top sluggers: the Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Yankees' Ben Rice.
Crow-Armstrong, who has hit 24 home runs this season, will be challenged by Rice, who boasts an impressive 31 home runs, placing him third in the league. Both teams are performing well, with the Cubs holding a 62-47 record and sitting second in the NL Central, while the Yankees are also second in the AL East with a 61-48 record.
Shota Imanaga is slated to start for the Cubs, aiming to build on his 7-8 record and 3.72 ERA. The Yankees will counter with Will Warren, who enters the game with a 7-5 record and a 4.41 ERA. This interleague matchup promises a display of offensive firepower and competitive pitching.
