New York has won six of their last seven games against the White Sox. Gerrit Cole has allowed three runs, or more, in four of his last six starts and the line has been moving in Chicago’s favor. Anthony Kay has allowed two runs, or less, in four straight starts but struggled the last time he faced the Yankees, four runs in four innings. New York’s offense took another hit with Cody Bellinger heading to the IL with a hamstring injury. Kay is due for regression but he has enough strikeout ability to limit tonight’s weaker Yankee lineup.
After Max Fried was unable to give the Yankees any length last night, they could really use a good six innings from Gerrit Cole tonight. New York used seven relievers after Fried's three innings, and five of those arms would be used in three of the last four days if used tonight. They won last night, the offense can and should hit well of Anthony Kay to give Cole some runs, and I think Boone does everything he can to push him through six innings with an extra day of rest and 93 pitches last time out.
I’ve been very encouraged by Gerrit Cole in the month of July as the former Cy Young winner appears to have returned to form. He’s coming off of his best start of the season where he recorded 21 whiffs on 53 strikes. I like his chances of piling up another 7+ Ks today versus a White Sox lineup that has struck out at an above average rate this season. I’m also backing Cole to go 6+ innings today but like both of these props.
I like this spot for Gerrit Cole who has looked more like himself through the month of July. He’ll be facing a surprisingly potent Chicago White Sox lineup, however I like his chances of getting in at least 6 IP. I also will be backing Cole on his strikeout line of 6.5 as well. He had his best start of the season from a whiff standpoint and appears to pitching without limitations.
Judge (ribs) began playing catch Friday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
The White Sox optioned Quero to Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.
Peters went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run Friday against the Tigers.
Montgomery went 3-for-5 with a triple and three RBI during the White Sox's 9-5 win over the Tigers on Friday.
Vargas went 4-for-5 with a double, two home runs, three RBI and an additional run scored during the White Sox's 9-5 win over the Tigers on Friday.
Murakami went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and an additional run scored during the White Sox's 9-5 win over the Tigers on Friday.
Grisham went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during the Yankees' 3-1 loss to the Blue Jays on Friday.
Cole (6-6) was tagged for the loss against the Blue Jays on Friday, allowing two runs (one unearned) on five hits and two walks while striking out five across six innings.
The Yankees signed Topa to a minor-league contract Friday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
Chivilli (undisclosed) was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
