Ivan Nova (3-1, 3.26 ERA) and the New York Yankees (22-22) square off against Marco Estrada (1-2, 2.61 ERA) and the Toronto Blue Jays (22-25) in a game that has the potential to be low scoring. This is the second of a three-game series at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees won the last game 6-0, continuing a six-game winning streak. Action begins at 7:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May. 25 and can be seen on YES and RSN1.
Nova pitched 6.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering one run and striking out three in a 4-1 win over the Athletics. Jacoby Ellsbury (.281, 19 Rs, 2 HRs, 15 RBIs, 9 SBs) continued his strong play yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run and one RBI. Estrada went 8.0 innings, surrendering two, striking out nine and walking one in a 3-2 win over the Twins in his most recent start. Jose Bautista (.232, 28 Rs, 10 HRs, 34 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 3 yesterday.
The odds for New York and Toronto are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. Within its division, New York has a record of 10-14 SU. The Yankees have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. New York’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
The Blue Jays are 7-9 against AL East rivals. Offensively, the Blue Jays have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Blue Jays allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span. When it comes to preventing batters from getting hits, the Blue Jays are fifth in the AL on the road with an average of 7.2 hits allowed per away game.
Predictions: SU Winner – TOR
Notes
New York earned its second shutout of the season in its last game. Toronto has been shut out two times this season.
The Yankees managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Blue Jays who are coming in with an 11-15 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Yankees are 4-19. The Blue Jays have a 4-17 record when opponents outhit them.
New York ranks in the bottom half of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 43 this season. Toronto ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 58.
New York and Toronto both rank near the bottom of the league in hits. New York sits at 21st with 8.00 hits per game and Toronto ranks 25th with 7.81.
Ranking 24th, New York is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.694). Toronto ranks in the bottom half at 18th with an OPS of .713.
The Blue Jays are 11-18 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Yankees are 13-17 when they allow at least one homer.
