The New York Yankees (79-57) play at home against the St. Louis Cardinals (68-68) on Sunday. The matchup is set to start at 1:35 p.m. ET.
The Yankees will give the ball to Nestor Cortes Jr. (8-10, 3.89 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 9 on the season, and the Cardinals will counter with Miles Mikolas (8-10, 5.23 ERA).
Yankees vs. Cardinals Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 1:35 p.m. ET
Where: Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York
How to Watch on TV: YES
Probable Pitchers: Nestor Cortes Jr. (Yankees) – 8-10, 3.89 ERA vs Miles Mikolas (Cardinals) – 8-10, 5.23 ERA
Yankees vs. Cardinals Odds
Yankees to win: -245
Cardinals to win: +204
Spread: Yankees -1.5
Total: 9.5 runs
Yankees vs. Cardinals Pitcher Performance
Cortes |
|
Mikolas |
27 |
GS |
27 |
8-10 |
W-L |
8-10 |
3.89 |
ERA |
5.23 |
155 |
IP |
149.2 |
31 |
BB |
24 |
142 |
SO |
102 |
Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher: Nestor Cortes Jr.
Cortes makes the start for the Yankees, his 28th of the season. He is 8-10 with a 3.89 ERA and 142 strikeouts through 155 2/3 innings pitched.
In his last appearance on Monday, the left-hander threw 6 2/3 innings against the Washington Nationals, allowing one earned run while surrendering four hits.
The 29-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.89, with 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings, in 27 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .247 batting average against him.
Cortes is trying to prolong a third-game quality start streak in this game.
Cortes is aiming for his fourth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.7 frames per appearance on the mound.
He has had seven appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
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Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher: Miles Mikolas
Mikolas (8-10) will take the mound for the Cardinals, his 28th start of the season.
The right-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed six hits in 5 2/3 innings pitched against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.
The 36-year-old has an ERA of 5.23 and 6.1 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .278 in 27 games this season.
In 27 starts this season, he’s earned 14 quality starts.
Mikolas has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
He has three appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 27 chances this season.
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