The Yankees are in San Francisco for the second game of their series with the Giants. Cam Schlittler will be on the mound for the Yankees this afternoon. He faces veteran left-hander Robbie Ray, as the Bombers aim to build on Wednesday night’s victory.
Schlittler Gets the Nod
With Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón currently unavailable, Schlittler is the Yankees’ second starter behind Max Fried. This is a significant opportunity for the young pitcher, who was in Somerset this time last year. He impressed in three spring starts, allowing just one run in 9.2 innings. He now faces a Giants lineup.
Ray’s Return to the Mound
Robbie Ray revived his career with the Giants last season, delivering All-Star calibre numbers. The 2021 AL Cy Young winner posted a 3.65 ERA across 182.1 innings. He has a high-strikeout, high-walk profile.
Ray has always been susceptible to allowing runners on base. It remains to be seen how his command will be. When he attacks the strike zone, he is difficult to hit squarely. The Yankees typically hit well against left-handed pitchers last season, despite having numerous left-handed bats. It is unknown if that will continue.
Yankees Lineup Details
Paul Goldschmidt will lead off, followed by Aaron Judge. Judge is looking to bounce back from a four-strikeout night on Wednesday. Cody Bellinger, who was the best left-on-left hitter in the league last year, bats third. Giancarlo Stanton will bat cleanup.
Amed Rosario makes his season debut at third, batting fifth. Jazz Chisholm Jr. will hit sixth, followed by José Caballero and Randal Grichuk. Grichuk is making his first appearance in Yankee colours. Austin Wells will catch and bat ninth.
Game Details
- Location: Oracle Park — San Francisco, CA
- TV broadcast: YES Network, NBC Sports Bay Area
- Radio broadcast: WFAN 660/101.9 FM, WADO 1280
- Online stream: Gotham Sports App, MLB TV (out-of-market)
The Yankees will look to maintain their winning ways against a Giants team led by Robbie Ray.