The Los Angeles Dodgers are projected to defeat the New York Yankees in their upcoming matchup at Yankee Stadium on Friday night. Handicapper "Stitches" from the New York Post is predicting a Dodgers victory, with Roki Sasaki expected to pitch for Los Angeles against Gerrit Cole of the Yankees. Sasaki's recent performance has been noted as thin, with 22 runs allowed in his last 23 innings. In contrast, Cole is reportedly rounding into form, having allowed 14 runs over his last 21 innings.
Despite Sasaki's recent struggles, the prediction favors the Dodgers, with a $50 bet on Los Angeles suggested. The article also touches on the New York Mets' recent performance, noting a 4-1 win against Philadelphia where Christian Scott pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and Francisco Alvarez hit two home runs off Aaron Nola. The handicapper's track record is mentioned, with "Stitches" having profited twice since 2019 while handicapping baseball for the Post and winning the Post's NFL Best Bet crown last year.