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Yankees Favored to Win in American League Matchup Against White Sox: Nestor Cortes to Start on the Mound

The MLB season continues on Tuesday with an exciting American League matchup between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox. The Yankees, with a record of 70-50, will have Nestor Cortes on the mound, while the White Sox (29-91) will start Jonathan Cannon. The game is set for 8:10 ET at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, IL. New York is favored to win, with an opening line of -300 and the current line at -275.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -275 | White Sox +237
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (-170) | White Sox +1.5 (+149)
• Total: Over/Under 9.25 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 73%.

New York vs Chicago Stats

New York Yankees

On Monday night, the New York Yankees suffered a tough 12-2 loss to the White Sox, with Jazz Chisholm Jr. exiting early due to an elbow injury. Pitcher Luis Gil took the loss after allowing four earned runs over 4.0 innings. Despite the defeat, Aaron Judge had a strong offensive performance with a 2-4 showing, including a double and an RBI. This loss brought the Yankees to a 70-50 record, trailing behind Baltimore by 0.5 games in the A.L. East. The Yankees are still priced at -135 to make the postseason and +500 to win the World Series, with Nestor Cortes scheduled to start on Tuesday. Cortes has a 5-10 record and a 4.42 ERA this season, with the Yankees holding a 1-7 record in his last eight outings. The team is ranked 2 in offense, scoring an average of 5.16 runs per game, and #11 in defense, allowing 4.18 points per game.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The Chicago White Sox have shown improvement under new manager Grady Sizemore, scoring 19 runs in their last three games. Gavin Sheets had a standout performance, going 4-5 with four RBI in Monday's 12-2 win. Despite the recent success, the White Sox still have a tough season ahead, sitting far back in both the divisional and wild card standings. Pitcher Jonathan Cannon has had a respectable debut season, with a 2-5 record, 3.91 ERA, and 1.28 WHIP over 14 appearances. The White Sox recently broke a franchise-record 21-game losing streak with a 5-1 win against the Athletics. In terms of power rankings, the Chicago White Sox rank last at #30 for offense and #29 for defense, with an overall record of 29-91. New York recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Chicago.

Yankees Look to Bounce Back Against White Sox with Nestor Cortes on the Mound

The New York Yankees suffered a significant loss on Monday, leaving 16 runners on base and going 2-18 with runners in scoring position. Despite missed opportunities early in the game, Monday’s defeat should be viewed as a minor setback in what has otherwise been a successful season for the Yankees. For Tuesday’s matchup, Nestor Cortes (4.42 ERA) will take the mound, having achieved notable success against the Chicago White Sox. Cortes has held the current White Sox roster to a slash line of .184/.200/.286 over 49 at-bats. Given the offensive struggles of the White Sox, Cortes is poised to perform well and help lead his team to victory. The Yankees, with their deeper roster, are expected to outperform the White Sox in this contest.

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