The New York Yankees will face the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, with starting pitcher Gerrit Cole on the mound. Cole, the Yankees' ace, is 3-5 this season with a 3.92 earned run average and a 1.10 walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP). Despite his ERA, his WHIP suggests he is pitching well, though he has allowed 11 home runs in 62 innings. Cole has a history of success against the White Sox, having allowed just 10 hits in 61 career at-bats against them and previously defeated them this season.
Despite Cole's presence, the Yankees are dealing with the absence of star player Aaron Judge. The team has managed without him, but could benefit from additions at catcher and possibly a pitcher before the trade deadline. In the lineup, Anthony Volpe will be a key player for the Yankees.
The Chicago White Sox, surprisingly, find themselves in first place in the American League Central. They are five games over .500 and boast a strong home record of 32-20. Since the All-Star Break, they have gone 5-5. Their rotation features Anthony Kay, who has a 7-4 record with a 4.21 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP. Kay performs significantly better at home, with a 3.06 ERA compared to his road ERA. He previously faced the Yankees this season, surrendering four earned runs in four innings.
The Yankees' offense struggles slightly against left-handed pitchers, holding a .239 batting average against them. However, the Yankees are considered to have the superior pitcher in Cole and a stronger bullpen. The White Sox, who rank seventh in home runs, are heavily reliant on the long ball. The betting line for the game offers value on the Yankees on the run line at +129, with the moneyline at -131.
