CC Sabathia is ready to put an end to his first stint on the disabled list. After being sidelined with a groin strain, the New York Yankees ace will return to the mound in Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Sabathia hasn't pitched since June 24, but told the Yankees he feels ready to test his mettle against their American League East rivals.
Sabathia likely won't face slugger Jose Bautista, who exited Monday's series opener in the eighth inning after hurting his left wrist. Bautista, who has a team-leading 27 homers, immediately clutched his wrist after ripping a foul ball. X-rays were negative and the slugger was to undergo an MRI on Tuesday morning. To add insult to injury, Raul Ibanez ripped his 10th career grand slam in the bottom half of the frame as the Yankees posted a 6-3 triumph.
Cecil has been throttled in two of his last three starts - including his most recent one. The 26-year-old yielded seven runs on six hits in 4 1/3 innings versus the Chicago White Sox on July 8. Cecil does own a 4-3 career mark against New York, but his 1.63 WHIP isn't too impressive.
Sabathia has dominated the Blue Jays, posting a 12-3 career mark with a 1.05 WHIP while limiting Toronto to a .212 batting average. The 31-year-old struggled in his last outing - yielding five runs on nine hits in a no-decision versus the New York Mets on June 24.
Robinson Cano extended his hitting streak to a career-high 19 games after ripping an RBI double past a diving Bautista in the third inning. Cano is 6-for-22 with a homer in his career versus Cecil.
Toronto's Rajai Davis ended an 0-for-25 drought with a double in the seventh inning. Davis, who added an infield hit in the ninth, is a paltry 4-for-29 against Sabathia in his career.
Blue Jays are 2-8 in their last 10 road games vs. a left-handed starter.Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 games as an underdog.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 road games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
Blue Jays are 4-1 in Cecils last 5 starts.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in Cecils last 7 road starts.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League East.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 home games.
Yankees are 26-8 in their last 34 games as a favorite.
Yankees are 20-6 in Sabathias last 26 starts as a home favorite of -201 or greater.
Yankees are 39-13 in Sabathias last 52 starts as a home favorite.
Yankees are 39-13 in Sabathias last 52 home starts.
Head To Head
Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Yankees are 5-1 in Sabathias last 6 starts vs. Blue Jays.
Over is 3-1-1 in Cecils last 5 starts vs. Yankees.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in New York.
Blue Jays are 5-2 in Cecils last 7 starts vs. Yankees.
Blue Jays are 0-6 in the last 6 meetings in New York.
The only question in my mind is Sabathia in shape for this game. All accounts point to yes but the question is still there as it should be for any returning player in any sport no matter what the injury is/was. When a player goes out they get out of rhythm. I'm also looking at his opponent and of course shaking my head as i'm not a big fan, neither am i pleased with the numbers he has put up. Even if CC isn't on top of his game today Toronto doesn't have their big slugger in the line-up nor will the Toronto pitcher be able to stop the hot bats of the Yankees. Just look at Cano, Jeter, Granderson and the numbers they are putting up. It seems like an easy play here tonight on the Yankees. I am not about to lay -210 on this play but rather i'll play the RL at a much better price. (I love the 1st half but at -150 or -155 for -1/2 it doesn't seems worth the risk even though it should cash easily.)
NY YANKEES -1½-120
Follow me on Twitter @LSUSports1
No comments:
Post a Comment