Pirates vs Yankees starting pitchers
- Carlos Rodon for New York Yankees
- Jared Jones for Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates vs Yankees statistics
| Stat |
Pirates |
Yankees |
| Hits |
1264 (22nd) |
1334 (Tied-9th) |
| Batting Average |
.235 (23rd) |
.249 (9th) |
| Runs Batted In |
626 (23rd) |
772 (3rd) |
| Runs |
648 (24th) |
803 (3rd) |
| Home Runs |
152 (26th) |
235 (1st) |
| Walks |
472 (18th) |
656 (1st) |
| Stolen Bases |
105 (16th) |
83 (Tied-24th) |
| Strikeouts |
1473 (4th) |
1295 (20th) |
| Pitches |
23280 (15th) |
24484 (1st) |
New York Yankees recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/26/24 |
vs Baltimore Orioles |
W |
10-1 |
| 9/25/24 |
vs Baltimore Orioles |
L |
9-7 |
| 9/24/24 |
vs Baltimore Orioles |
L |
5-3 |
| 9/22/24 |
@ Oakland Athletics |
W |
7-4 |
| 9/21/24 |
@ Oakland Athletics |
W |
10-0 |
Pittsburgh Pirates recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/26/24 |
vs Milwaukee Brewers |
L |
5-2 |
| 9/25/24 |
vs Milwaukee Brewers |
W |
2-1 |
| 9/24/24 |
vs Milwaukee Brewers |
L |
7-2 |
| 9/22/24 |
@ Cincinnati Reds |
W |
2-0 |
| 9/21/24 |
@ Cincinnati Reds |
L |
7-1 |
Pirates vs Yankees predictions
As the Pittsburgh Pirates gear up to take on the New York Yankees, all eyes are on some key players, particularly Bryan Reynolds, who’s been swinging a solid bat with a .275 average and 22 homers this season. His performance along with that of Oneil Cruz could really tip the scales for the Pirates. Cruz, known for his power and speed, is expected to bring both to bear against the Yankees' pitching. If these two can capitalize on any mistakes from the Yankees' starter, it could spell a surprising surge for the Pirates' offense.
For the New York Yankees, Aaron Judge remains the one to watch, boasting a formidable .325 batting average with a whopping 58 home runs. His ability at the plate could be a major factor in this series. Adding to the offensive onslaught, Giancarlo Stanton also poses a significant threat with his power-hitting prowess. If Judge and Stanton can connect early, it could set the pace and energy for the entire series, potentially overwhelming the Pirates’ pitching staff.
Considering the powerful lineup of the Yankees and the pitching matchup favoring them with Carlos Rodon on the mound, the Yankees are poised to take an early lead in this three-game series. Rodon's consistency and strikeout ability should help stifle the Pirates' key batters, setting up New York for a potential victory in the series opener. While the Pirates have some strong hitters who could make interesting plays, the Yankees' superior depth and home-field advantage at Yankee Stadium might just be too much for the Pirates to overcome this time around.
New York Yankees injuries
- DJ LeMahieu (3B): 10-Day-IL
- JT Brubaker (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Mark Leiter Jr. (RP): paternity
- Jake Cousins (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Nestor Cortes (SP): 15-Day-IL
Pittsburgh Pirates injuries
- Henry Davis (C): 10-Day-IL
- Daulton Jefferies (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Ke'Bryan Hayes (3B): 10-Day-IL
- Kyle Nicolas (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Ben Heller (RP): 60-Day-IL
Pirates vs Yankees game info
| Venue |
Yankee Stadium |
| Location |
Bronx, New York |
| First pitch |
Fri 7:05 PM |
| Temperature |
70° |
| Chance of Rain |
8% |
