Chicago vs New York Yankees Predictions July 7, 2023: J. Taillon vs C. Rodon
The Chicago Cubs (40-45) will face off against the New York Yankees (48-39) in the opening game of their three-game interleague series on Friday night, 7/7/2023 @ 7:05pm EST.
Game outlook
The Chicago Cubs (40-45) will face off against the New York Yankees (48-39) in the opening game of their three-game interleague series on Friday night, 7/7/2023 @ 7:05pm EST. Pitchers Jameson Taillon (2-6, 6.93 ERA) and Carlos Rodon (14-8, 2.88 ERA in last season) will get the start for the Cubs and Yankees, respectively. The Yankees are favorites going into the game, with a 9-1 record in their last 10 games against the Cubs. Opening betting odds are -171 and the line hasn't moved.
Yankees Aim for Sixth Win in Last Nine Games Ahead of Showdown with Cubs
The New York Yankees have demonstrated strong performance over the past week, having won five games in their last eight. As they prepare to take on the Chicago Cubs, they are hoping to extend their winning streak to six of their last nine, and eight straight against the Cubs. Yankees batters, batting an average of .232, place 27th in the league; they have a .301 on-base percentage, placing 26th, and a .412 slugging percentage, placing 14th. Aaron Judge leads in home runs with 19, and Anthony Rizzo leads in batting average with .260. On the pitching side, the Yankees have allowed 4.06 runs per game. Opponents are averaging a .232 batting average against them, ranking third in the league. Their 3.70 ERA is fourth best, while their 1.23 WHIP is fifth. Rodon has put in consistent work leading up to this game in his final minor-league rehab start, striking out eight batters and going 3.2 innings without allowing a run. Solid pitching from Rodon will be key if the Yankees are to win this game.