The New York Yankees began the 2024 season with a four-game road sweep of the Houston Astros and will look to keep their hot start going in Arizona on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
New York Yankees vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (-110, 9)
Nestor Cortes gets the start on the mound for the Yankees, who struggled in his first start of the season against the Astros, surrendering four runs across five innings including one home run allowed.
It was Cortes’ second start since June 1, 2023, as he dealt with shoulder issues for much of last season but he is looking to get over his road woes.
Since the start of the 2023 season, Cortes has a 6.10 ERA on the road with over 1.7 home runs per nine innings allowed compared to 1.4 home runs per nine innings allowed and a 4.58 ERA at home in that span.
While the Yankees’ lineup figures to be far improved from when they ranked 25th in runs per game last season, they have to face 2023 Cy Young Award finalist, Zach Gallen.
Gallen has warranted concerns around him after having pitched 243 2/3 innings across the regular season and postseason but he has dominated at home with a 13-3 record in 17 regular season home starts since the start of the 2023 season with a 2.44 ERA, 1.7 walks and 0.6 home runs per nine innings allowed.
With Arizona’s offense off to a hot start with 32 runs in its first four games of the season entering this series, Gallen will do what he has done for Arizona consistently for over a full season: lead them to a home win.
The Play: Diamondbacks -110
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