Following a weekend spent in Chicago, the Yankees are on their way to Cincinnati for a three game series against the 2010 NL Central champs. The Yankees are only 1.5 game out of first place in the AL East behind Boston and looking to continue their strong performances after getting swept by the Red Sox in Yankee stadium. Since the Boston series, the Yankees are 8-2 and have looked much better than they played against he Red Sox. They even managed to sweep the Rangers last week and took 3 of 4 from the 1st place Indians. The Yanks are looking for a strong series against the Reds to finish off the road trip on a high note before coming home to take on the Rockies this weekend.
The last time the Reds hosted the Yankees it was 2003 and Clemens was on his quest for 300 wins. The Reds took 2 of 3 from the Reds during that series. This year the Reds are in third place in the NL Central, but only 2 games behind the Brewers & Cardinals. They are playing about .500 ball, 21-17 at home and are 6-4 over the last ten games.
Monday: Ivan Nova (6-4, 4,46 ERA) vs. Johnny Cueto (4-2, 1.68 ERA)
-Nova got his second straight win last week against the Rangers giving up four runs over his 5 2/3 innings. He’s never faced the Reds before. Over his last three starts he is 2-1 with a 3.86 ERA and 10 strikeouts.
-Wood is coming off a strong start against the Dodgers last week, after giving up only 1 run over 6 innings, allowing only five hits in the process. This past start was a “redemption” start against the Dodgers as he had previously gotten destroyed by them two starts prior. Wood is 1-1 with a 5.30 ERA over his past three starts.
Tuesday: Brian Gordon (0-0, 3.38 ERA) vs. Johnny Cueto (4-2, 1.68 ERA)
-Gordon was picked up by the Yankees when Colon went on the DL, and had his first MLB start last week allowing only 2 runs over 5 1/3 innings. He wasn’t dominant by any means, but did a good job in his first start. You can read more about Gordon HERE.
Wednesday: Freddy Garcia (5-6, 3.63 ERA) vs. Mike Leake (6-3, 4.04 ERA)
-Garcia’s last start was wasted by the Yankees this past Friday in Chicago. The Yanks offense gave him no run support against young lefty Doug Davis and Garcia allowed only 3 runs over 7 innings, ultimately taking the loss. Prior to Friday’s start, Garcia had pitched 7 strong innings allowing only 1 run and walked off the mound to a standing ovation at Yankee stadium against Cleveland. Before that start against the Indians, Garcia had a terrible start against the Red Sox and was pulled during the 2nd He seems like he bouncing back from a horrible start, which is about all you can ask from your #4/#5 starter.
-Leake is coming off his first loss since early May after he allowed three runs against the Blue Jays this past weekend. Overall he pitched well but had a bad 7th inning. In his last three starts he is 2-1, with a 1.96 ERA. Russell Martin is the only Yankee to have faced Leake and has a .429 average against him.
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