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The Yankees rebounded with a strong offensive day with a 10-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday after dropping the first two. They will take on the Pirates in their final three games, which is also the first meeting between both teams in 2024.
Pirates vs. Yankees recent form and records
Pittsburgh Pirates will look to end their disappointing season on a high. They have just 3 wins in their last 10 games and are 2 points behind the Reds in the NL Central standings in fifth.
A win for the Yankees in the series opener will keep them in the sole position of the best record in the American League. They are currently 1.0 game ahead of the Guardians. The series loss against the Os broke a series of five straight series wins for New York.
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Players to Watch
Starting Pitchers
Jared Jones (6-8, 4.14 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 125 SO) vs. Carlos Rodon (16-9, 3.98 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 190 SO)
Jared Jones will look to bounce back after a disappointing start against the Reds.
Last Start: vs. Reds, 5.0 innings, 6 hits, 6 earned runs, 3 walks, 5 strikeouts
Career vs. Yankees: first appearance
Carlos Rodon's return to 2021-22 All-Star form this season has been one of the biggest stories of New York's season.
Last Start: vs. Athletics, 6.0 innings pitched, 5 hits, 0 earned runs, 1 walk, 4 strikeouts
Career vs. Pirates: 3-2, 3.99 ERA, 33 strikeouts in 5 appearances
Must-Watch Hitters
Pirates
Isiah Kiner-Falefa is 14-for-42 in his last ten games with five extra base hits. Second Baseman Nick Gonzales is hitting at 23-for-80 this month.
Yankees
Gleyber Torres is hitting at .327 in September. Aaron Judge needs 4 home runs in 3 games to tie his American League record of 62 home runs in a season. He has hit 6 in his last ten games.
Pirates vs. Yankees odds
Pirates vs. Yankees expert picks and prediction
The Yankees will hope Carlos Rodon's able to better his 3rd best Win-Loss record in the league. The focus will also be on Aaron Judge, as the captain is expected to be hot at the plate after returning to form. The Pirates lineup's .224 batting average in the last ten is in contrast to the Yankees' 2.57 ERA from their pitching.
Runline: Under 1.5
Total Runs: Under 8
Prediction: Yankees 6, Pirates 1
