- Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Yankees
- Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- Broadcast: YES Network
- Betting Odds: Pittsburgh (+102) New York (-122)
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The Pittsburgh Pirates (52-49) are heading to Yankee Stadium on Wednesday to face off against the New York Yankees (56-44). Current betting odds place the Pirates at +102, while the Yankees are favored at -122. The total runs over/under is set at 9, with Mitch Keller and Gerrit Cole slated as the starting pitchers.
The Pirates currently boast a slugging percentage of .427, with 956 strikeouts and 376 walks this season. They’ve accumulated 514 runs batted in and 923 hits, leading to an average batting line of .263. As a unit, they’ve hit 164 doubles and launched 130 home runs, totaling 538 runs scored and maintaining an on-base percentage of .341. The Pirates average 5.3 runs per game, ranking them 2nd in the league.
Pittsburgh’s pitching staff holds a K/BB ratio of 2.55, with a team WHIP of 1.32. They have allowed 106 home runs and 487 runs overall, positioning them at 23rd in the league. The Pirates have given up 822 hits, averaging 8.2 hits per 9 innings, with a collective earned run average (ERA) of 4.30, placing them at 20th. They’ve struck out 925 batters while issuing 363 walks, resulting in a FIP of 3.98 this season.
Throughout the season, the Pirates have utilized 322 relief pitchers. Their bullpen has inherited 129 runners, of which 31.0% have crossed the plate. They’ve recorded 47 holds, ranking 21st in the MLB. Relief pitchers have entered situations with runners on base 90 times, with 92 appearances in high-leverage scenarios, accounting for 19 saves against 18 blown saves, resulting in a 51.4% save percentage across 85 save opportunities.
This season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have registered 2,703 putouts, 798 assists, and 60 errors, resulting in a fielding percentage of .983, which ranks them 22nd in professional baseball. They’ve turned 79 double plays and converted 68.9% of balls in play into outs over 8,109 innings, giving them a 24th place ranking in MLB.
Keller has pitched a total of 981 innings, recording 914 career strikeouts. He holds a 4.58 ERA, having surrendered 499 earned runs and possesses a WHIP of 1.376. Throughout his career, he has allowed 1,016 hits, averaging 9.3 hits per nine innings, with 334 walks. Keller’s career record stands at 48-72, with a FIP of 4.51 over 4,261 faced batters.
On the other hand, New York has recorded 146 home runs alongside 452 RBIs. They’ve achieved 150 doubles and have drawn 375 bases on balls, scoring a total of 475 runs. The Yankees are currently batting with a .237 average and a .316 on-base percentage while slugging .423 and averaging 4.75 runs per game (10th in the MLB). They’ve struck out 899 times, ranking 5th in baseball, with a total of 784 base hits.
The New York pitching staff maintains a WHIP of 1.193 and a FIP of 3.76. Their K/BB ratio stands at 8.90, tallying 873 strikeouts against 302 walks, ranking 4th in the league for total hits allowed with 756. They’ve conceded 100 home runs while allowing 3.93 runs per nine innings, ranking 5th in the sport. So far this season, they’ve given up 387 runs, resulting in a team ERA of 3.42 (337 earned runs allowed).
In terms of saves, the Yankees currently hold a 60.0% save percentage, ranking 20th in the MLB, with 332 relievers utilized thus far. Their bullpen has entered high-pressure situations 107 times, faced with runners on base 114 times. With 90 save situations, they have registered 49 holds and 16 blown saves. In 40 save chances, New York relievers have secured 24 saves, managing a 25.4% inherited scoring percentage out of 169 inherited baserunners.
Defensively, the New York Yankees have logged 72 double plays and hold a fielding percentage of .984, ranking 20th in professional baseball. They have accounted for 869 assists, 57 errors, and 2,663 putouts this season. Over 7,989 innings played, the Yankees possess a defensive efficiency of 71.0%, ranking 7th in the league.
Cole, boasting a career record of 156-85, carries a 3.20 ERA with an average of 7.5 hits allowed per nine innings. His K/BB ratio is an impressive 4.50, while having faced 8,091 batters throughout his career. He has permitted 714 earned runs, maintaining a WHIP of 1.091 and a FIP of 3.2. Across his MLB tenure, Cole has allowed 1,679 hits and has accounted for 2,306 strikeouts in 2,009 innings pitched.
Who will clinch victory in tonight’s MLB showdown, either against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Pick Pittsburgh (+102)
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