The New York Yankees (72-50, 65-58 RL, 68-49-5 O/U) and the Detroit Tigers (59-63, 65-56 RL, 65-53-3 O/U) continue their three-game series on Saturday afternoon. The Yankees will send Carlos Rodon to the mound, while the Tigers will counter with Keider Montero. Notably, the Yankees have dominated the season series so far, leading 4-0.
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Rodon Takes the Hill for New York
On Saturday, Carlos Rodon will take the mound for New York. He delivered an impressive performance in his last outing, throwing 5.2 scoreless innings against the Rangers, which secured him a victory. The veteran pitcher has proven to be dependable recently, allowing two or fewer runs in four of his last five starts. His stats include a 4.18 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP across 131 innings with a 13-7 record. However, Rodon has struggled historically against Detroit, posting a 5.21 ERA in 65.2 career innings against them.
The Yankees have been performing well, winning four of their last five series. They share the top spot in the division with the Orioles. Recently, New York secured a home series win against the Rangers and also claimed a road series against the White Sox, despite allowing 15 runs in that stretch. Their road performance has been impressive, sitting 17 games above .500.
Aaron Judge is having a stellar month, accumulating 11 RBIs and an impressive 1.5 OPS. He has already hit 43 home runs this season and driven in 110 runs, with a 1.1 OPS. Against the Tigers, Judge has two RBIs and a 1.5 OPS this season. Meanwhile, Jazz Chisholm is currently on the injured list.
With an average of 5.16 runs per game, New York ranks second in the league. Their pitching staff boasts a 3.83 ERA, placing them eighth overall.
Detroit’s Recent Success
Keider Montero will take the mound on Saturday for Detroit. Although he had a rocky previous outing, allowing four runs in five innings against the Giants, he still came away with a win. The rookie’s performance dipped in July with a 5.46 ERA, but he has shown improvement this month with a 4.50 ERA. Montero has a 5.76 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP, along with a 3-5 record in 54.2 innings pitched this season. This matchup marks his first encounter with the Yankees.
Detroit is finding its rhythm. Despite facing injuries to key players, they have managed to secure victories. After a disappointing series against the Giants, the Tigers bounced back by sweeping the Mariners at home, only allowing four runs in that series. They currently sit just two games under .500 at home.
Jake Rogers has been a standout for the Tigers, contributing eight RBIs and a .762 OPS this month. This season, he holds a .571 OPS against New York. Young talent Justyn Henry-Malloy is also making waves; the 24-year-old has hit eight home runs and driven in 20 runs, boasting a .701 OPS in 55 games.
Detroit averages 4.19 runs per game, ranking them 21st in the league. Their pitching staff has a 3.89 ERA, placing them 12th overall.
Best Bets for Yankees vs. Tigers
The New York Yankees have shown inconsistency lately, achieving a 4-4 record in their last eight games, which includes a significant loss to Chicago. On the other hand, the Detroit Tigers have been challenging opponents, winning two of their last three series and entering Friday with a four-game winning streak following their sweep of the Mariners.
Additionally, Carlos Rodon has not performed as well on the road, carrying a 4.81 ERA this season. In contrast, Keider Montero has been effective recently, allowing only 15 hits in his last 19 innings pitched. The Tigers have shown resilience, as each of their last three losses has been by just one run.
