The New York Yankees (93-68) host the Pittsburgh Pirates (76-85) at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, with first pitch at 3:05 p.m. ET.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Yankees will send Clarke Schmidt (5-5) to the mound, while Bailey Falter (8-9) will take the ball for the Pirates.
Yankees vs. Pirates Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 3:05 p.m. ET
Where: Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York
How to Watch on TV: YES
Probable Pitchers: Clarke Schmidt (Yankees) – 5-5, 2.55 ERA vs Bailey Falter (Pirates) – 8-9, 4.26 ERA
Yankees vs. Pirates Odds
Yankees to win: -180
Pirates to win: +153
Spread: Yankees -1.5
Total: 8 runs
Yankees vs. Pirates Pitcher Performance
Schmidt |
|
Falter |
15 |
GS |
27 |
5-5 |
W-L |
8-9 |
2.55 |
ERA |
4.26 |
81.1 |
IP |
139.1 |
26 |
BB |
42 |
88 |
SO |
97 |
Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher: Clarke Schmidt
Schmidt makes the start for the Yankees, his 16th of the season. He is 5-5 with a 2.55 ERA and 88 strikeouts through 81 1/3 innings pitched.
The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles, when he tossed 5 1/3 innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up four hits.
In 15 games this season, the 28-year-old has put up a 2.55 ERA and 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .230 to opposing hitters.
Schmidt has registered two quality starts this year.
Schmidt is looking for his fourth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.4 frames per appearance on the hill.
He has made three appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
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Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Bailey Falter
The Pirates will send Falter (8-9) to the mound for his 28th start this season.
The left-hander’s last appearance was on Tuesday, when he threw five innings against the Milwaukee Brewers, giving up four earned runs while allowing five hits.
The 27-year-old has an ERA of 4.26 and 6.3 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .258 in 27 games this season.
He has started 27 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in eight of them.
Falter has four starts in a row of five innings or more.
In 27 appearances this season, he has finished five without allowing an earned run.
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