The Pittsburgh Pirates (69-78) start a three-game series against the New York Yankees (74-73) on Friday at PNC Park. First pitch is at 6:35 PM. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Yankees will send Gerrit Cole (13-4) to the mound, while Juan Carlos Oviedo (8-14) will answer the bell for the Pirates.
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New York vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 15, 2023 at 6:35 PM ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Cole – NYY (13-4, 2.79 ERA) vs Oviedo – PIT (8-14, 4.34 ERA)
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Yankees vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Cole | Oviedo | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | GS | 29 |
| 13-4 | W-L | 8-14 |
| 2.79 | ERA | 4.34 |
| 187 | IP | 161.2 |
| 45 | BB | 71 |
| 204 | SO | 140 |
Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher: Gerrit Cole
- The righty last pitched on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when he went seven scoreless innings while giving up three hits.
- The 33-year-old has an ERA of 2.79, with 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings, in 30 games this season. Opponents have a .211 batting average against him.
- Cole is trying to build on a fourth-game quality start streak in this matchup.
- In six of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- The 33-year-old’s 2.79 ERA ranks second, 1.027 WHIP ranks first, and 9.8 K/9 ranks 13th among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Cole and his team are 16-14-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In games Cole has started this season, the teams are 11-16-3 at hitting the over.
Cole’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Brewers | Sep. 10 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| vs. Tigers | Sep. 5 | 6.0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| at Tigers | Aug. 30 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| at Rays | Aug. 25 | 7.2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| vs. Red Sox | Aug. 19 | 4.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Juan Carlos Oviedo
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw 3 2/3 innings against the Atlanta Braves, giving up three earned runs while allowing nine hits.
- The 25-year-old has pitched in 29 games this season with an ERA of 4.34, a 1.97 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.342.
- He has earned a quality start 13 times in 29 starts this season.
- In 29 appearances this season, he has finished three without allowing an earned run.
- The 25-year-old’s 4.34 ERA ranks 37th, 1.342 WHIP ranks 42nd, and 7.8 K/9 ranks 36th among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign.
- The Pirates are 12-17-0 against the spread when Oviedo starts.
- Oviedo has had 29 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in 13 of those matchups.
Oviedo’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Braves | Sep. 9 | 3.2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| at Cardinals | Sep. 3 | 3.2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| at Royals | Aug. 28 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Cardinals | Aug. 22 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| at Mets | Aug. 16 | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
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