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Yankees vs. Dodgers: All-Stars Square Off in Potential Series Preview
20 Jul
Summary
- Model simulates Yankees vs. Dodgers 10,000 times for predictions.
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto faces Cam Schlittler in a highly anticipated pitching matchup.
- Model predicts over 8.5 total runs due to recent pitcher struggles and home underdog trends.
A highly anticipated 'Sunday Night Baseball' contest is set to take place as the New York Yankees host the Los Angeles Dodgers. This matchup is viewed as a potential preview of the World Series, with the Dodgers holding the best record in baseball and the Yankees possessing the second-best in the American League.
The game features a marquee pitching duel between the Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto (9-6, 2.85 ERA) and the Yankees' Cam Schlittler (9-5, 2.05 ERA). Both pitchers are All-Stars, though recent starts have shown signs of them being hittable.
SportsLine's projection model, which has a proven track record with its MLB picks, has simulated the game 10,000 times. The model predicts that the total runs scored will exceed 8.5. This projection is informed by recent trends, including the Yankees' history of high-scoring games as home underdogs and recent struggles by both starting pitchers.
