The Bombers’ pitching staff went from holding a team ERA of 2.88 from Opening Day through June 14 to 7.24 ever since the 8-4 defeat to the Red Sox on June 15.Though let’s not forget his success has almost always come at home this year, owning a 5.57 ERA on the road.
Chris Bassitt, who has struggled using his expansive repertoire effectively amid an annual regression, faces a Yankees offense that — while having been recently inconsistent — still ranks No. 3 overall in weighted runs created with 117.Walks are an issue for Bassitt as well, but while he has gotten through most of his starts steadily, the bullpen’s inconsistencies have ravaged his efforts.