The New York Yankees (75-73) go on the road at PNC Park against the Pittsburgh Pirates (69-79) at 6:35 PM ET on Saturday. The Yankees will give the nod to Luke Weaver (2-5) against the Pirates and Luis Ortiz (4-4).
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New York vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 6:35 PM ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: SNPT
- Probable Pitchers: Weaver – NYY (2-5, 6.77 ERA) vs Ortiz – PIT (4-4, 4.66 ERA)
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Yankees vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Weaver | Ortiz | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | GS | 13 |
| 2-5 | W-L | 4-4 |
| 6.77 | ERA | 4.66 |
| 110.1 | IP | 73.1 |
| 37 | BB | 38 |
| 93 | SO | 48 |
Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher: Luke Weaver
- The righty last appeared in relief on Saturday, when he threw 4 1/3 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing four earned runs while giving up four hits.
- In 26 games this season, the 30-year-old has an ERA of 6.77, with 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .301 against him.
- Weaver is trying to record his fourth quality start of the season.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in two of his 26 appearances this season.
- Weaver’s team is 14-8-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- In Weaver’s 22 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 12 times.
Weaver’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rays | Sep. 9 | 4.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| at Reds | Sep. 4 | 2.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| vs. Athletics | Aug. 29 | 3.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| vs. Royals | Aug. 26 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| at White Sox | Aug. 23 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Luis Ortiz
- The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed three hits in 5 1/3 innings pitched against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.
- The 24-year-old has an ERA of 4.66 and 5.9 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .287 in 15 games this season.
- He has started 13 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in three of them.
- He has not pitched this season without allowing at least one earned run.
- The Pirates have gone 6-7-0 against the spread when Ortiz starts.
- Ortiz’s starts went over the run total six times in 13 games with a set total this season.
Ortiz’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Braves | Sep. 10 | 5.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| vs. Brewers | Sep. 4 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| at Royals | Aug. 29 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Cardinals | Aug. 23 | 3.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| at Dodgers | Jul. 4 | 3.1 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
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