Yankees look to revive fortune in 3-game showdown with Mariners

New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners: Gerrit Cole vs. George Kirby

The New York Yankees (39-33), positioned third in the AL East, are gearing up to take on the Seattle Mariners (35-35), who hold the fourth spot in the AL West. To commence a thrilling three-game series, the Seattle Mariners visit the home turf of the New York Yankees.

When: Tuesday, Jun 20, 2023.

Time: 7:05 p.m. EDT.

Where: Yankee Stadium, New York City, (50,287).

TV: NBC Sports Bay Area, YES Network

Stream: MLB.tv, Direct Tv, YES Network DTC

MoneyLine: Yankees -131, Mariners +111; over/under is 7 runs.

Pitching matchup: Gerrit Cole will start for the Yankees while the Seattle have George Kirby as their starter.

At their home grounds, the New York Yankees boast a solid 21-17 record, contributing to their overall 39-33 standing. Remarkably, the Yankees hold the fifth spot in the majors, having smashed a staggering 106 home runs, averaging an impressive 1.5 long balls per game.

With an even 35-35 record overall, the Seattle Mariners have encountered a fair share of challenges on the road, standing at 14-18 in away games. Nevertheless, the Mariners’ pitching staff showcases their skills, holding a collective 3.89 ERA, a commendable achievement that secures them the eighth spot in the majors.

As the teams take the field on Tuesday, it marks the fourth encounter between these two squads in the current season. In their past ten games, the New York Yankees have faced challenges, recording a 3-7 record. Their batting average stands at .208, while their pitching staff has maintained a 4.29 ERA. During this stretch, the Yankees have been outscored by 15 runs.

Yankees to start with Gerrit Cole

In the realm of statistics, Cole’s team has displayed an 8-7-0 record against the spread in his starts this season. During his latest outing on Wednesday, the right-hander exhibited a commendable performance, conceding only one earned run and permitting four hits over a span of six innings against the New York Mets. Impressively, Cole has sustained a streak of 15 consecutive starts lasting five innings or more. Moreover, he has managed to keep a clean slate in four out of 15 opportunities this season, not allowing any earned runs.

When Cole takes the mound as the favorite on the moneyline, his team has thrived with a noteworthy 11-3 record this season. Demonstrating their reliance on Cole’s pitching prowess, his team has emerged victorious in 11 out of his 15 starts. Among these 15 starts, the total has been set five times, and out of those instances, the over has been reached on five occasions.

Yankees Injured List: Nestor Cortes Jr., Ryan Weber, Aaron Judge, Greg Allen, Carlos Rodon, Harrison Bader, Ian Hamilton, Jonathan Loaisiga, Lou Trivino, Frankie Montas, Luis Gil, Scott Effross.

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