New York Yankees vs Pittsburgh Pirates 9/16/2023 – Baseball fans are in for an exciting weekend as the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates square off in a two-game interleague series that promises to be full of intensity and playoff aspirations. As these teams take the field, each is looking for that decisive win to keep their postseason hopes alive. The baseball betting picks today are up and running as both teams continue their fight in the Wild Card race.
New York Yankees vs Pittsburgh Pirates 9/16/2023
| When: | Saturday, September 16, 06: 35 PM EDT |
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| Where: | T-Mobile Park |
| TV: | PNC Park |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
New York Yankees vs Pittsburgh Pirates 9/16/2023
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| Yankees | TBD | TBD | TBD |  |
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New York Yankees
The New York Yankees come into this crucial series with an overall record of 74-73 and are fresh off an 8-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox to salvage a split in a doubleheader after an earlier 5-0 loss in game one. Although far behind in American League East standings, they remain within reach for one of three available wild card spots by trailing by only 7 1/2 games.
Gleyber Torres leads the Yankees offensively with a 272 batting average and holds multiple team leadership roles including RBIs with 65, hits with 148, and on-base percentage of 340. Aaron Judge leads in power with 32 homers for right field. As of yet, no starting pitcher has been announced for Saturday’s matchup against the Pirates. Luke Weaver will take the mound for the Yankees while Luis Ortiz will represent the Pirates. Weaver holds a 2-5 record with a 6.77 ERA while Ortiz boasts 4-4 marks this year with 4.66 ERA figures.,
Players to watch: Gleyber Torres 2B (GP 145, AB 547, R 83, H 148, 2B 25, 3B 2, HR 25, RBI 65, TB 252, BB 60, SO 89, SB 13, AVG 0.271, OBP 0.343, SLG 0.461, OPS 0.803, WAR 2.6, Anthony Volpe SS (GP 146, AB 493, R 60, H 104, 2B 20, 3B 4, HR 20, RBI 59, TB 192, BB 50, SO 152, SB 23, AVG 0.211, OBP 0.289, SLG 0.389, OPS 0.679, WAR 3.2
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates boast a record of 67-80 but have recently shown signs of improvement. Thanks to Mitch Keller’s outstanding pitching performance allowing only two hits over eight innings, they secured an impressive 2-0 victory against Washington Nationals, completing a three-game sweep and showing signs of late-season heroics; yet remain 13 1/2 games behind the division leader in National League Central and 6 1/2 behind third and final wild-card spot.
Left fielder Bryan Reynolds leads Pittsburgh’s offense with his 272 batting average and leads them in RBIs with 74 and hits with 142. Jack Suwinski provides power with 25 homers while Reynolds leads in on-base percentage at 331. Just like their counterparts from New York, Pittsburgh has yet to announce their starting pitcher for Game Two of this pivotal series.
Recent Performances and Defensive Prowess: Pirates vs. Yankees Showdown
Though both teams possess defensive capabilities that make the UNDER an attractive betting option in this matchup, the Pittsburgh Pirates stand out. Recently they have shown their dominance by winning 11 out of 16 games including four out of six against New York Yankees at home and four out of six when playing on the road against them. New York has struggled in producing runs ranking last in team batting average at 226 compared to Pittsburgh’s.323.
However, it would be wrong to overlook the recent performance of the Yankees. They have won five out of their last six games to give themselves some hope of attaining an AL wild-card spot and boast a respectable 3.98 ERA from their pitching staff; Gleyber Torres, DJ LeMahieu, and Anthony Volpe have been key contributors on offense amassing hits and RBIs alike.
On the other hand, the Pirates have shown resilience, splitting their last 10 games. Their pitching staff may rank 20th in ERA but has displayed signs of competence while Bryan Reynolds leads an offensive attack eager to make an impactful statement.
Players to watch: Bryan Reynolds LF (GP 133, AB 525, R 77, H 143, 2B 31, 3B 5, HR 21, RBI 75, TB 247, BB 46, SO 119, SB 12, AVG 0.272, OBP 0.333, SLG 0.47, OPS 0.804, WAR 2.6, Ke’Bryan Hayes 3B (GP 112, AB 440, R 55, H 119, 2B 25, 3B 7, HR 13, RBI 59, TB 197, BB 27, SO 92, SB 10, AVG 0.27, OBP 0.311, SLG 0.448, OPS 0.758, WAR 3.6
New York Yankees vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Numbers
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New York Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees’ last 6 games.
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Pittsburgh.
NY Yankees are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees’ last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees’ last 6 games against an opponent in the National League.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games against NY Yankees.
Pittsburgh are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 9 games when playing at home against NY Yankees.
Pittsburgh are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the American League.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games played on a Saturday.
New York Yankees vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Picks
This matchup between the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates promises excitement and playoff implications for both teams. They are both fighting hard for contention, so this series could prove pivotal. Baseball enthusiasts, prepare yourselves for an exhilarating clash at the ballpark as these clubs look to keep their playoff dreams alive. The Yanks are back on track with their success and will try their best to cut it short. The best baseball betting picks are in favor of the Yankees to win.
Score Prediction: Yankees 7, Pirates 3.
