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Yankees Face Struggling Cardinals Amidst Bullpen Test
3 Aug
Summary
- Yankees return home after a winning road trip to face the Cardinals.
- Luis García Jr. acquired to bolster the Yankees' offense and may debut.
- Cardinals are fading, having lost seven of their last ten games.
The Yankees are heading home after securing a 2-1 victory in Chicago, concluding a successful road trip. They are set to host the Cardinals, a team that has performed well on the road but has recently struggled, losing seven of their last ten games and falling four games out of a playoff spot.
This series marks the end of a demanding 13-game stretch for the Yankees without a day off, putting their bullpen's strength and depth under scrutiny. The team also anticipates the potential debut of Luis García Jr., who was acquired on Sunday from the Nationals to bolster the offense.
The Cardinals' pitching staff has been remarkably healthy, with all five starters surpassing 100 innings pitched. The Yankees will face three right-handed pitchers: Michael McGreevy, Dustin May, and Andre Pallante. Jordan Walker, who participated in the Home Run Derby, has struggled since the All-Star Break, posting a .548 OPS with no home runs.
Upcoming pitching matchups include Cam Schlittler against Michael McGreevy on Monday, with both pitchers coming off challenging outings. Tuesday features Ryan Weathers for the Yankees and Dustin May for the Cardinals, with May having a history of allowing home runs against the Yankees. Will Warren will pitch for the Yankees against Andre Pallante of the Cardinals on Wednesday.
