The New York Yankees (93-66) and Pittsburgh Pirates (74-85) square off in the first of a three-game series on Friday at Yankee Stadium, at 7:05 p.m. ET. The Yankees are coming off a series defeat to the Orioles, and the Pirates a series loss to the Brewers.

This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Yankees will send Carlos Rodon (16-9) to the mound, while Jared Jones (6-8) will answer the bell for the Pirates.

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Yankees vs. Pirates Pitcher Matchup Info

  • Date: Friday, September 27, 2024
  • Time: 7:05 p.m. ET
  • TV: SportsNet PT
  • Location: The Bronx, New York
  • Venue: Yankee Stadium
  • Live Stream: Fubo
  • Probable Pitchers: Rodon – NYY (16-9, 3.98 ERA) vs Jones – PIT (6-8, 4.14 ERA)

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Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Carlos Rodón

  • Rodon (16-9) will take the mound for the Yankees, his 32nd start of the season.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he allowed five hits in six scoreless innings against the Oakland Athletics.
  • The 31-year-old has pitched to a 3.98 ERA this season with 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.8 walks per nine across 31 games.
  • In 31 starts this season, he’s earned 16 quality starts.
  • Rodon has six starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • He has made 31 appearances and finished five of them without allowing an earned run.
  • The 31-year-old’s 3.98 ERA ranks 39th, 1.214 WHIP ranks 34th, and 10.1 K/9 ranks 10th among qualified pitchers in the majors this season.

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Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Jared Jones

  • The Pirates will send Jones (6-8) out for his 22nd start of the season. He is 6-8 with a 4.14 ERA and 125 strikeouts over 117 1/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent time out on Saturday, the right-hander threw five innings against the Cincinnati Reds, giving up six earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • In 21 games this season, the 23-year-old has an ERA of 4.14, with 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .231 against him.
  • Jones has 11 quality starts this season.
  • Jones has pitched five or more innings in a game 17 times this season entering this outing.
  • He has made three appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.

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