The New York Yankees look to extend their three-game winning streak on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, as they host the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium for the second matchup of their three-game series.
New York enters the contest with a 44-27 overall record after securing a commanding 12-2 victory over Chicago in the series opener on Tuesday night.
The White Sox, who hold a 38-33 record, remain tied with the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the American League Central despite the loss.
The Yankees have successfully navigated a stretch without star outfielder Aaron Judge, who is sidelined with a fractured rib, winning seven of their last eight games.
Pitching Matchup and Key Moments
Left-hander Carlos Rodon will start on the mound for the Yankees on Wednesday, bringing a 2-2 record and a 3.19 ERA into the matchup against his former club.
The White Sox will counter with left-handed pitcher Anthony Kay, who sits at 6-1 with a 4.34 ERA this season.
New York pitcher Gerrit Cole praised the resilience and offensive approach of the opposing Chicago lineup following his victory in Tuesday's game.
"They're putting a lot of pressure on the opponent with quality at-bats up and down the lineup," said Cole.
"They're using their individual strengths well, doing what they do in the box, grinding out pitches, spoiling pitches, guys hitting for power, guys hitting behind runners.
So it's dynamic in a sense that you can be deadly in a handful of different ways."
Chicago had trouble defensively in the series opener, particularly when rookie first baseman Jacob Gonzalez misplayed a grounder by Anthony Volpe during a four-run third inning for New York.
Gonzalez, a natural shortstop filling in for the injured Munetaka Murakami, misread the play and moved out of position to back up the throw home.
"I thought it was going to get through, so I went to cut off [the throw] home," said Gonzalez.
"I should've went to the base first, then the cut off. I feel really bad.
It's never going to happen again."
