Ivan Nova (4-3, 4.41 ERA) and the New York Yankees (29-30) meet Jhoulys Chacin (2-3, 4.50 ERA) and the Los Angeles Angels (26-33) in the last of a four-game series at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees won the last game 12-6, and New York can finish out the series sweep with a win in this game. The game gets underway at 7:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jun. 9 and will air on FSW and YES.
In his most recent outing, Nova pitched 6.0 innings, allowing five runs, striking out six and walking two in an 8-6 victory over the Orioles. Carlos Beltran (.281, 33 Rs, 16 HRs, 41 RBIs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 3 for 4 with two runs, one home run, and three RBIs. The Angels were unsuccessful against the Pirates 8-7 the last time Chacin pitched. He went 5.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out one and walking four. Mike Trout (.309, 41 Rs, 13 HRs, 43 RBIs, 8 SBs) has been hitting the ball well for the Angels, going 3 for 5 yesterday with two runs, one home run, and two RBIs.
Notes
When leading after seven innings, New York is 19-15, while Los Angeles is 14-16.
The Angels are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Yankees have a 12-15 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Angels are 2-27. The Yankees have a 6-26 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 24th in home runs, Los Angeles has hit 55 this season. New York ranks 16th with 64 home runs.
Ranking 23rd, New York is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 166 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the bottom half at 17th with 179.
When the Yankees hit at least one home run, they are 21-17, well-matched with the Angels who are 20-15 when hitting one or more homers.
