The New York Yankees are set to host the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium for another two-game series in Major League Baseball 2024. Here are all the details you need to know about this series.
Yankees Return to Citi Field After Two Years
The Yankees will return to Citi Field for the first time in two years. Their last visit was last year when the Mets still had the famous pitching duo of Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer.
Starting Pitchers for Both Teams
- Tuesday: RHP Luis Gil (NYY) (10-5 record, 3.17 ERA, 118 strikeouts) vs LHP Jose Quintana (NYM) (4-6 record, 4.13 ERA, 79 strikeouts). The first game will be on Tuesday, July 23, at 7:10 PM ET.
- Wednesday: RHP Gerrit Cole (NYY) (3-1 record, 4.60 ERA, 34 strikeouts) vs LHP Sean Mananea (NYM) (6-4 record, 3.73 ERA, 97 strikeouts). The second game will be on Wednesday, July 24, at 7:10 PM ET.
The Mets are preparing to face two right-handed starters on consecutive days, while the Yankees will face two left-handed starters.
Records of Both Teams
Currently, the Yankees are in second place in the AL East division with a record of 60 wins and 42 losses, having won 5 of their last 10 games. The Mets are third in the NL East division with a record of 50 wins and 48 losses, winning 4 of their last 10 games.
Head-to-Head History in the 2021 Century
Since 2000, the Yankees and Mets have faced each other a total of 27 times, with the Yankees winning 16 and the Mets 11. This series could potentially impact their historical record.
Injured Players List
Yankees: Clarke Schmith, Gerrit Cole, Nick Burdi, Scott Efross, Jonathan Loaisiga, Giancarlo Stanton, Lou Trivino, Jon Berti, Anthony Rizzo, Jasson Domínguez.
Mets: Ronny Mauricio, Kodai Senga, Brooks Raley, Starling Marte, Shintaro Fujinami, Reed Garrett, Sean Reid-Foley.
This sets the stage for an exciting matchup between these cross-town rivals, with significant implications for their respective playoff hopes in the 2024 season.
