New York Yankees vs
Pittsburgh PiratesPredictions & Preview

Yankees Aim for Sweep as Pirates Struggle to Keep Up on Offense

The Pittsburgh Pirates will face off against the New York Yankees in the final game of their three-game series on Sunday. The Yankees have dominated the first two games, winning 9-4 and 10-4. Will Warren will start on the mound for the Yankees, while Andrew Heaney will start for the Pirates. The Yankees are the favorites to win, opening at -146 with the current line at New York -154. Stay tuned for our prediction and more MLB free picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -154 | Pirates +130
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+105) | Pirates +1.5 (-124)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 61%.

New York vs Pittsburgh Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees have shown strong offensive performance in the MLB, leading in runs per game and batting average. Aaron Judge is standing out with impressive early season stats. However, their pitching, particularly their bullpen, has room for improvement, ranking 21st in ERA. Rookie pitcher Will Warren had a strong performance in a recent game, showing potential for improvement. Despite their defensive struggles, the Yankees have a power ranking of 2 and are currently 5-2 this season.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled offensively in the first nine games of the season, ranking 27th in runs per game, 24th in team batting average, and 22nd in home runs. On the positive side, their bullpen has performed slightly better than New York's, ranking 17th in team ERA. To have a chance at an upset victory on Sunday, Pittsburgh will rely on starting pitcher Andrew Heaney, who had a solid performance in his last outing. Overall, the Pirates have a power ranking of 26 and rank 25th in offense, averaging 2.71 runs per game. Defensively, they rank 16th, giving up an average of 4.43 points per game. In their last three matchups, New York went 1-2 against Pittsburgh.

Pirates Struggling to Keep Up with Yankees' Offense as Sunday Showdown Looms

In order for the Pirates to outperform the Yankees, there is a pressing need for their offense to significantly improve. Thus far, in nine games played, the Pirates have failed to score more than four runs in any single game. Conversely, the Yankees have consistently scored above four runs, with Aaron Judge alone hitting as many home runs as the entire Pittsburgh team combined. Given this stark contrast in offensive production, it appears more likely that the Yankees will emerge victorious in the upcoming game on Sunday.

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