On Saturday, July 20, 2024, the New York Yankees (59-40) will play host to the Tampa Bay Rays (48-49) at Yankee Stadium, with the game scheduled to begin at 1:05 PM ET.
The Yankees have designated Nestor Cortes Jr. (4-8) as their starting pitcher for the matchup against Taj Bradley (4-4) of the Rays.
Here’s the breakdown of the Yankees vs. Rays pitcher matchup and game details:
Game Information:
– Date:Saturday, July 20, 2024
– Time:1:05 PM ET
– Location:Yankee Stadium, The Bronx, New York
– TV Broadcast:MLB Network
Probable Starting Pitchers:
– Nestor Cortes Jr. (NYY):4-8 record, 3.67 ERA
– Taj Bradley (TB):4-4 record, 2.90 ERA
Yankees vs. Rays Odds:
– Yankees to win: -154
– Rays to win: +131
– Spread: Yankees -1.5
– Total Runs: 8
Pitcher Performance Comparison:
| Pitcher| Games Started| Wins-Losses|ERA|Innings Pitched|Walks|Strikeouts|
| Nestor Cortes Jr. | 20 | 4-8 | 3.67 | 115.1 | 22 | 110 |
| Taj Bradley | 12 | 4-4 | 2.90 | 68.1 | 24 | 85
Nestor Cortes Jr. (Yankees):
– Cortes, 29 years old, will make his 21st start of the season.
– In his last outing on July 11 against the Rays, Cortes pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing five earned runs on seven hits.
– He maintains a season ERA of 3.67 with 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings, holding opponents to a .243 batting average.
– Cortes aims for his 10th quality start of the season and has completed five or more innings in 16 of his starts.
– He has achieved five appearances this season where he did not concede any earned runs.
Taj Bradley (Rays):
– Bradley, 23 years old, will start his 13th game of the season.
– In his recent outing on July 12 against the Cleveland Guardians, Bradley pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing five hits.
– He boasts a season ERA of 2.90 with an impressive 11.2 strikeouts per nine innings and 3.2 walks per nine across 12 games.
– Bradley seeks to extend his streak of quality starts to three consecutive games and has completed at least five innings in his last seven starts.
– He has managed to finish four games this season without giving up any earned runs.
For viewers interested in placing bets, the Yankees are favored to win at -154 odds, with the Rays offering a +131 underdog option. The spread is set at Yankees -1.5, with a total of 8 runs expected for the game.
This matchup promises an exciting duel between Cortes and Bradley, highlighting their strengths and recent performances as both teams aim to secure a crucial victory at Yankee Stadium.
