After winning three games in a row, the Toronto Blue Jays (9-8) play at home against the New York Yankees (12-5) at 7:07 PM ET on Tuesday.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Blue Jays will send Yusei Kikuchi (0-1) to the mound, while Carlos Rodon (1-0) will answer the bell for the Yankees.
Blue Jays vs. Yankees Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 7:07 PM ET
Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
How to Watch on TV: YES
Probable Pitchers: Yusei Kikuchi (Blue Jays) – 0-1, 2.30 ERA vs Carlos Rodón (Yankees) – 1-0, 1.72 ERA
Blue Jays vs. Yankees Odds
Yankees to win: -102
Yankees to win: -102
Spread: Yankees -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Blue Jays vs. Yankees Pitcher Performance
Kikuchi |
|
Rodon |
3 |
GS |
3 |
0-1 |
W-L |
1-0 |
2.30 |
ERA |
1.72 |
15.2 |
IP |
15.2 |
7 |
BB |
7 |
20 |
SO |
13 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi
Kikuchi (0-1 with a 2.30 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 15 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Blue Jays, his fourth of the season.
In his last time out on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners, the left-hander tossed six innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering three hits.
The 32-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.30, with 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in three games this season. Opponents have a .224 batting average against him.
Kikuchi will try to continue a three-game streak of going five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.1 frames per outing).
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Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher: Carlos Rodón
Rodon (1-0) will take to the mound for the Yankees and make his fourth start of the season.
The left-hander’s last start was on Tuesday, when he tossed six innings while giving up no earned runs on four hits in a matchup with the Miami Marlins.
The 31-year-old has pitched in three games this season with an ERA of 1.72 and 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .258.
In three starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in one of them.
Rodon will look to pitch five or more innings for the third start in a row.
In three appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
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