New York Yankees vs Cincinnati Reds: Warren vs Abbott Game Preview

eer, holding them to a run on three hits and four walks in the Bronx on July 3, 2024. His four-seamer was one of the best in MLB last year accruing 15 Statcast Runs above average on account of precise command rather than velocity (92.7 mph average). This year, he has been one of the best starters at preventing the opposition from pulling the ball in the air as he lives low in the zone with most of his pitches. He throws the fastball about half the time, using the sweeper as his main put-away pitch against righties while reserving the changeup and curveball almost exclusively for lefties. In 15 starts, Abbott is 4-4 with a 3.95 ERA (111 ERA+), 4.79 FIP, and 58 strikeouts in 79.2 innings.

The Yankees make a handful of changes to their lineup with a southpaw on the mound. José Caballero comes in to play left field, moving Cody Bellinger to center and Spencer Jones to the bench. Lefty killer Amed Rosario gets the start over Ryan McMahon at third while Ali Sánchez replace J.C. Escarra behind the plate.

The Reds meanwhile make just a pair of changes to the lineup that got shut out last night. Noelvi Marte gets the start in right, which moves Spencer Steer to first, Sal Stewart to third, and Eugenio Suárez to the bench following his three strikeouts last night. Old friend Jose Trevino starts behind the dish in place of Tyler Stephenson.

In summary, it should be an exciting matchup between the Yankees and the Reds with Will Warren looking to bounce back from a recent rough patch, and Andrew Abbott aiming to continue his solid performance as the Reds’ starter. So be sure to tune in to see the action unfold at Yankee Stadium.