Rays vs. Yankees Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 1, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 1, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays (65-44) and the New York Yankees (55-51) face off in The Bronx on Tuesday. First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET at Yankee Stadium. The Rays will give the ball to Zach Eflin (11-6, 3.64 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 12 on the season, and the Yankees will counter with Carlos Rodon (1-3, 5.75 ERA).

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Tampa Bay vs. New York Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
  • Where: Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York
  • How to Watch on TV: TBS
  • Probable Pitchers: Eflin – TB (11-6, 3.64 ERA) vs Rodon – NYY (1-3, 5.75 ERA)

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Rays vs. Yankees Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Eflin Rodon
20 GS 4
11-6 W-L 1-3
3.64 ERA 5.75
116.1 IP 20.1
17 BB 12
116 SO 15

Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Zach Eflin

  • In his most recent time out on Wednesday, the righty threw four innings against the Miami Marlins, allowing five earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
  • The 29-year-old has a 3.64 ERA and 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings in 20 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .230 to opposing hitters.
  • Eflin has recorded 11 quality starts this season.
  • He has had three appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
  • Among pitchers who qualify in MLB play this season, the 29-year-old ranks 23rd in ERA (3.64), fourth in WHIP (1.023), and 28th in K/9 (9.0).
  • Eflin and his team have a record of 9-11-0 against the spread when he starts.
  • Games started by Eflin have a 9-11-0 record at hitting the over this season.

Eflin’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Marlins Jul. 26 4.0 7 5 5 3 1
vs. Orioles Jul. 21 7.0 2 0 0 8 1
at Royals Jul. 16 3.0 7 5 5 0 0
vs. Braves Jul. 9 5.0 4 2 2 5 0
vs. Phillies Jul. 4 7.0 4 2 2 9 0

Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher: Carlos Rodón

  • The left-hander gave up one earned run in 5 2/3 innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the New York Mets.
  • The 30-year-old has pitched in four games this season with an ERA of 5.75, a 1.25 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.377.
  • The Yankees are 1-3-0 against the spread when Rodon starts.
  • Rodon’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in one of four games.

Rodon’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Mets Jul. 26 5.2 4 1 1 4 3
at Angels Jul. 19 4.1 4 6 6 3 5
at Rockies Jul. 14 5.0 4 4 4 6 2
vs. Cubs Jul. 7 5.1 4 2 2 2 2

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