In the first of a four-game series between the New York Yankees (37-37) and the Texas Rangers (49-27) at Yankee Stadium, Ivan Nova (5-5, 5.18 ERA) and Chi Chi Gonzalez (0-0, 0.00 ERA) get the start. The game gets underway at 7:05 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 27 and will air on FSSW and YES.
In his most recent outing, Nova pitched 4.0 innings, giving up six runs (one unearned), striking out one and walking two in an 8-4 loss to the Rockies. This is the first opportunity for Gonzalez to take the mound this season. He pitched 68.2 innings last season, finishing 4-6 with a 3.93 ERA his last start Rougned Odor (.273, 49 Rs, 13 HRs, 36 RBIs, 7 SBs) has been doing well, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one RBI.
Notes
Having scored one run in their last game, the Yankees are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Rangers have a 12-0 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they are outhit, the Yankees are 6-32. The Rangers have a 13-19 record when opponents outhit them.
New York ranks near the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 76 this season. Texas ranks in the top half at 11th with 94.
New York and Texas both rank near the bottom of the league in walks. New York sits at 24th with 210 this season and Texas ranks 26th with 200.
When the Yankees hit at least one home run, they are 26-20. When the Rangers hit at least one homer, they have a 40-17 record.
