Following a three-game losing streak, the Kansas City Royals (28-71) match up against the New York Yankees (51-47) on Saturday at 1:05 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Yankees will send Gerrit Cole (9-2) to the mound, while Brady Singer (6-8) will answer the bell for the Royals.
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New York vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 1:05 PM ET
- Where: Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Cole – NYY (9-2, 2.78 ERA) vs Singer – KC (6-8, 5.70 ERA)
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Yankees vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Cole | Singer | |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | GS | 19 |
| 9-2 | W-L | 6-8 |
| 2.78 | ERA | 5.70 |
| 123 | IP | 102.2 |
| 35 | BB | 35 |
| 134 | SO | 81 |
Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher: Gerrit Cole
- In his last time out on Sunday, the righty threw six innings against the Colorado Rockies, giving up one earned run while surrendering two hits.
- The 32-year-old has a 2.78 ERA and 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings in 20 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .215 to his opponents.
- Cole is aiming to notch his fourth quality start in a row in this outing.
- He has had four appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
- The 32-year-old’s 2.78 ERA ranks fourth, 1.089 WHIP ranks 13th, and 9.8 K/9 ranks 15th among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Cole and his team are 11-9-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In games Cole has started this season, the teams are 7-11-2 at hitting the over.
Cole’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rockies | Jul. 16 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| vs. Cubs | Jul. 8 | 7.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 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 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Brady Singer
- The right-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed seven hits in eight innings pitched against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.
- The 26-year-old has an ERA of 5.70 and 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .286 in 19 games this season.
- In 19 starts this season, he’s earned six quality starts.
- In 19 appearances this season, he has finished two without allowing an earned run.
- Among qualified pitchers this season, the 26-year-old’s 5.70 ERA ranks 59th, 1.500 WHIP ranks 60th, and 7.1 K/9 ranks 52nd.
- When Singer starts, the Royals are 9-10-0 against the spread.
- Singer has had 19 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in 11 of those outings.
Singer’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Rays | Jul. 16 | 8.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| at Guardians | Jul. 8 | 5.0 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Dodgers | Jul. 2 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Guardians | Jun. 27 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| at Tigers | Jun. 21 | 7.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
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