In the last of a four-game series between the New York Yankees (76-65) and the Tampa Bay Rays (59-82) at Yankee Stadium, Luis Cessa (4-0, 4.07 ERA) and Matt Andriese (6-7, 4.58 ERA) take the mound. The Yankees won the last game 5-1, extending a seven-game winning streak. New York can finish out the series sweep with a win in this game. The game starts at 1:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sep. 11 and will air on YES and SUN.
In his most recent outing, Cessa pitched 5.1 innings, giving up two runs, striking out three and walking two in a 7-6 victory over the Blue Jays. Carlos Beltran (.299, 68 Rs, 27 HRs, 86 RBIs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 5. The Rays were unsuccessful the last time Andriese pitched. He did not do well, pitching 5.0 innings, allowing seven runs, striking out seven and walking one in a 7-3 loss to the Orioles.
Notes
Tampa Bay has won 42% (27-38) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, New York has won 56% (39-31) of its games when taking a late lead.
Having scored one run in their last game, the Rays are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Yankees have a 25-1 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they are outhit, the Rays are 10-59. The Yankees have a 15-54 record when opponents outhit them.
New York ranks in the bottom half of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 160 this season. Tampa Bay ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 191.
Ranking 21st, Tampa Bay is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 403 this season. New York ranks in the bottom half at 18th with 410.
The Yankees are 58-33 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Rays are 51-52 when they hit at least one homer.
