New York Yankees vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Gerrit Cole vs. Mitch Keller
Pinstripe Alley • • sports
Key Points:
- The Yankees are seeking to rebound from recent struggles and injuries, having won six of their last eight games, as they aim to win their third interleague series in six attempts.
- Gerrit Cole will start for the Yankees in the first game of the doubleheader, pitching against former team Pittsburgh Pirates’ Mitch Keller, who is struggling this season with a 5.14 ERA.
- Keller has seen a decline in performance due to increased hard contact, lower strikeout rates, and more walks, despite using a diverse seven-pitch mix.
- The Yankees' lineup features several left-handed hitters to exploit Keller’s difficulties against lefties, while the Pirates will counter with a mix of veterans and rookies including Brandon Lowe and Esmerlyn Valdez.
- The doubleheader begins at 1:05 pm ET at Yankee Stadium, with broadcasts available on YES, SportsNet Pittsburgh, and various radio stations, plus online streaming via MLB.tv for out-of-market viewers.
