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Yankees Face Pitching Puzzle in Diamondbacks Series
19 Sep
Summary
- Yankees face a challenging pitching matchup against the Diamondbacks.
- Gerrit Cole has struggled with home runs, potentially favoring Eduardo Rodriguez.
- Yankees offense may struggle against Diamondbacks' groundball pitchers.
The New York Yankees are facing a pivotal series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with pitching matchups potentially defining their path forward. A key concern is the performance of former Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole, who has been plagued by home runs recently. This issue could shift the perceived advantage in Friday's opener to the Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez, who boasts a strong ERA and a tendency to induce contact.
Saturday's game features Cam Schlittler against Brandon Pfaadt. While Schlittler is considered the stronger pitcher, Pfaadt's ability to generate ground balls and his excellent walk rate pose a challenge for a Yankees offense that has struggled, especially without key players like Aaron Judge.
Sunday's contest pairs Will Warren against Corbin Burnes, who is returning from Tommy John surgery and likely on a pitch count. The Yankees aim to capitalize on Burnes' limited innings, but their success hinges on Warren delivering a strong, lengthy performance and the offense finally producing runs.
