The Cleveland Guardians aim to extend their series lead against the New York Yankees on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium, holding a 1-0 advantage after the opener.
New York enters the game with a 36-24 overall record, including a 17-10 mark at home.
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The Yankees have been particularly effective when recording eight or more hits, boasting a 25-5 record in such contests.
Cleveland brings a 35-27 overall record, with an 18-13 performance on the road. The Guardians' pitching staff ranks seventh in the majors with a 3.75 team ERA.
Pitching Matchup and Key Players
Gavin Williams takes the mound for Cleveland, holding an 8-3 record with a 3.07 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 88 strikeouts.
The Yankees counter with Gerrit Cole, who has a 1-0 record, a 0.00 ERA, a 0.71 WHIP, and 12 strikeouts.
Aaron Judge leads the Yankees' offense, ranking second on the team with 27 extra-base hits, including 10 doubles and 17 home runs.
Over the last 10 games, Ryan McMahon has gone 9 for 34 with a double, three home runs, and six RBIs.
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Jose Ramirez powers the Cleveland offense with 17 doubles and eight home runs while batting . 236.
Kyle Manzardo has contributed seven hits in 30 at-bats, including two home runs, over the past 10 games.
The Yankees have won six of their last 10 games, averaging a . 280 batting average and a 3.03 ERA while outscoring opponents by 24 runs.
The Guardians have split their last 10 matchups 5-5, recording a . 253 batting average and a 4.15 ERA while being outscored by 17 runs.
New York faces multiple injury concerns. Aaron Judge is listed as day-to-day with a rib injury.
Giancarlo Stanton and Jasson Dominguez are on the 10-day injured list with leg and shoulder issues, respectively.
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Angel Chivilli is on the 15-day injured list with a shoulder injury, Max Fried is sidelined with an elbow issue, and Clarke Schmidt remains on the 60-day injured list with an elbow injury.
