New York Yankees vs Pittsburgh Pirates

Kickoff (UTC+8)：2026-07-23 01:05

Final Score：New York Yankees 3 - 5 Pittsburgh Pirates

Latest Odds

Line Movement (open → latest)

TimeHomeDrawAwayOver/Under
07-22 02:301.6800.0002.3609.50
07-22 12:001.6600.0002.3909.50
07-22 21:301.6400.0002.4308.50
07-24 13:001.6500.0002.4108.50

AI Deep Analysis

Pirates’ Mitch Keller is a live underdog at Yankee Stadium—Cole’s split and bullpen fatigue open the door for an upset.

This game’s angle

The market has the Yankees as clear favorites, but the Pirates’ lineup is built to exploit Gerrit Cole’s right-handedness, and Mitch Keller’s recent struggles are priced in—this is a classic spot where the underdog’s split advantage and the favorite’s bullpen fatigue create real upset potential.

The scale today

Starting pitcher form and strength

Gerrit Cole’s bottom-line numbers (3.93 ERA, 3.88 FIP) look respectable, but his last five starts tell a different story: he’s allowed 5+ earned runs twice, including a 5 ER outing on 6/22, and his HR9 sits at 1.47. His fastball is still averaging 92.4 mph, but the long ball and occasional control lapses (BB% 5.2%) make him vulnerable, especially against a Pirates lineup that posts a .784 OPS vs righties. Cole’s expected K% today is 23.4%, but the Barrel% allowed is 0.5%—a tightrope walk. Today, he’s more likely to get hit hard than to dominate.

Mitch Keller’s ERA (5.14) and FIP (4.26) are both red flags, and his recent form is even worse: 1-5 with a 7.61 ERA over his last eight starts, including a 3-inning, 3-ER outing on 7/9. His fastball is down to 88.9 mph over his last four, and his K% (17.4%)/BB% (7.9%) split is a recipe for traffic. The Yankees’ lineup, even without Judge and Stanton, still posts a .748 OPS vs righties, and Keller’s expected Barrel% today is 0.7%. He’s the weaker starter, but the Pirates’ bullpen is fresh and the Yankees’ is not.

Lineup vs pitcher handedness

The Pirates’ lineup is stacked with lefties (44%) and righties (33%) who collectively post a .784 OPS vs right-handed pitching—well above the league average of .715. Endy Rodríguez (OPS .996 vs RHP, 101 PA) and Esmerlyn Valdez (OPS .904 vs RHP, 78 PA) are the standout Cole-killers. Cole’s main weapon is his four-seam fastball (46% usage, 97 mph), but the Pirates’ familiarity with righties and their power against fastballs could expose him. This is a bad matchup for Cole.

The Yankees’ lineup, missing Judge and Stanton, still manages a .748 OPS vs righties. Ben Rice (OPS 1.021 vs RHP, 270 PA) and Aaron Judge (OPS .890 vs RHP, 185 PA) are the biggest threats, but Judge is on the IL. Keller’s fastball (32% usage, 93 mph) and cutter (19% usage, 92 mph) are his primary pitches, but his lack of swing-and-miss (K% 17.4%) means the Yankees could put the b謹慎評估 play often. The Yankees can score, but Keller’s lack of dominance limits the damage.

What the market is thinking

The market prices the Yankees at 59.4% to win, and the line has moved toward home since opening. The data mostly supports this: Cole’s FIP is better, the Yankees’ bullpen is elite (ERA 1.23), and the Pirates’ lineup is only slightly better vs RHP. However, the Yankees’ bullpen is fatigued (258 pitches in 3 days), and the Pirates’ lineup is built to punish righties. The market’s slight home lean is justified, but the Pirates’ split advantage and Cole’s recent wobbles make the away_ml at 2.410 a live underdog. The price is fair, but the value lies with the Pirates.

Park and injuries

Yankee Stadium’s park factor is 97 (slightly pitcher-friendly), with light wind and 30°C temps forecast. The Yankees are missing Judge, Stanton, Rodon, Fried, and Schmidt, while the Pirates are without Cruz, Griffin, Rodriguez, and others. The injuries hurt the Yankees more, especially in the lineup.

Total points

The simulated total is 8.5, with a 58.9% chance of going over. Both lineups are above-average vs righties, and both starters have allowed recent home runs. The Yankees’ bullpen fatigue could lead to late runs, and the Pirates’ pen is fresh enough to keep it close. The most likely scores are 4-3, 5-4, and 3-4. The data leans over, and the market’s 8.5 line is vulnerable to the up side.

Conclusion: Where I stand

Recommend: away_ml

Reason: Pirates’ lineup OPS .784 vs RHP exploits Cole’s vulnerability, and the Yankees’ bullpen fatigue offsets their starter edge.

Confidence: 43%

Biggest risk: Cole’s stuff (97 mph fastball, 23.9% K%) overpowers the Pirates’ lineup and the Yankees’ bullpen holds despite the workload.

Model Pick：away_ml（Confidence 43%）

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