The New York Yankees (48-41) host the Chicago Cubs (41-46) on Saturday after a streak of four losses. First pitch is at 1:05 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Yankees will send Gerrit Cole (8-2) to the mound, while Drew Smyly (7-5) will take the ball for the Cubs.
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New York vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 1:05 PM ET
- Where: Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York
- How to Watch on TV: AMZP
- Probable Pitchers: Cole – NYY (8-2, 2.79 ERA) vs Smyly – CHC (7-5, 4.30 ERA)
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Yankees vs. Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Cole | Smyly | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | GS | 17 |
| 8-2 | W-L | 7-5 |
| 2.79 | ERA | 4.30 |
| 109.2 | IP | 90 |
| 33 | BB | 30 |
| 118 | SO | 76 |
Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher: Gerrit Cole
- The right-hander’s most recent appearance came on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals, when he tossed six innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up six hits.
- The 32-year-old has put up a 2.79 ERA and 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings across 18 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .224 to his opponents.
- Cole is trying to collect his 14th quality start of the year in this matchup.
- He has made four appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
- The 32-year-old’s 2.79 ERA ranks seventh, 1.140 WHIP ranks 24th, and 9.7 K/9 ranks 19th among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Cole and his team are 10-8-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In Cole’s 18 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over five times.
Cole’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cardinals | Jul. 2 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Rangers | Jun. 25 | 4.2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Mariners | Jun. 20 | 7.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| at Mets | Jun. 14 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| vs. Red Sox | Jun. 9 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Drew Smyly
- The left-hander last pitched on Monday, when he gave up three earned runs and allowed four hits in 3 2/3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers.
- The 34-year-old has pitched in 17 games this season with an ERA of 4.30 and 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .242.
- In 17 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in five of them.
- He has made 17 appearances and finished two of them without allowing an earned run.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this year, the 34-year-old ranks 44th in ERA (4.30), 45th in WHIP (1.300), and 48th in K/9 (7.6).
- The Cubs have a 10-7-0 record against the spread in Smyly’s starts.
- Smyly’s starts hit the over on the run total nine times in 17 games with a set total this season.
Smyly’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Brewers | Jul. 3 | 3.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Phillies | Jun. 28 | 3.2 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| at Pirates | Jun. 19 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| vs. Pirates | Jun. 14 | 6.0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| at Angels | Jun. 8 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
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