The New York Yankees (93-66) host the Pittsburgh Pirates (74-85) on Friday to kick off a three-game series at Yankee Stadium. The matchup starts at 7:05 p.m. ET.
The Yankees will call on Carlos Rodon (16-9) versus the Pirates and Jared Jones (6-8).
Yankees vs. Pirates Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Friday, September 27, 2024 at 7:05 p.m. ET
Where: Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York
How to Watch on TV: SportsNet PT
Probable Pitchers: Rodon – NYY (16-9, 3.98 ERA) vs Jones – PIT (6-8, 4.14 ERA)
Yankees vs. Pirates Odds
Yankees to win: -159
Pirates to win: +136
Spread: Yankees -1.5
Total: 7.5 runs
Yankees vs. Pirates Pitcher Performance
Rodon |
|
Jones |
31 |
GS |
21 |
16-9 |
W-L |
6-8 |
3.98 |
ERA |
4.14 |
169.2 |
IP |
117.1 |
53 |
BB |
37 |
190 |
SO |
125 |
Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher: Carlos Rodón
The Yankees are sending Rodon (16-9) to make his 32nd start of the season. He is 16-9 with a 3.98 ERA and 190 strikeouts in 169 2/3 innings pitched.
The lefty’s last time out came on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics, when he tossed six scoreless innings while giving up five hits.
In 31 games this season, the 31-year-old has amassed a 3.98 ERA and 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .235 to opposing batters.
Rodon is looking to pick up his 17th quality start of the year in this matchup.
Rodon will try to continue a seven-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.5 frames per outing).
In five of his 31 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
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Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Jared Jones
The Pirates will send Jones (6-8) to the mound for his 22nd start this season.
The right-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed five innings while giving up six earned runs on six hits in a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds.
The 23-year-old has pitched in 21 games this season with an ERA of 4.14 and 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .231.
He has 11 quality starts in 21 chances this season.
In 21 starts this season, Jones has lasted five or more innings 17 times, with an average of 5.6 innings per appearance.
He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 21 chances this season.
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