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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Ben Rice #93 of the New York Yankees hits his first career home run during the fifth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images
A four-game winning streak came to an end last night thanks to Andrew Benintendi’s late grand slam. Whatever. It’s not news that the bullpen needs work (Tim Hill and Camilo Doval were the villains on Thursday), and even the best teams will take their lumps in that department. The Yankees remainl 8-2 in their last 10 games and already had the series win in the bag.
Next up: the Yankees face the Reds beginning today. For one reason or another, they’ve proved to be a tougher opponent than expected every time they’ve gone head-to-head since 2022, when MLB teams began playing every other club for at least one series on an annual basis. Cincinnati has one three of the four sets, going 7-5 against them with the Yanks’ only triumph coming in a sweep from the otherwise-underwhelming 2023 team. The Reds memorably returned the favor the following year, sweeping the Yankees in the Bronx during their pennant-winning 2024. The only real highlight for the Yanks in that one was Ben Rice’s first career homer. Cincy won two of three last year at Great American Ballpark.
Today on the site, Jeremy will offer an expanded series preview against the Reds, Sam will run through the Rivalry Roundup, and Matt will celebrate the 123rd birthday of one of the greatest and most beloved players in MLB history: the “Iron Horse” himself, Lou Gehrig. (Donate to your favorite ALS research organization in his memory!) Later, Peter will break down an at-bat against Cam Schlittler for his Sequence of the Week, Josh will discuss why MLB’s latest CBA proposal to the players is horrible for the game on multiple fronts, and Madison will answer your mailbag questions.
Today’s Matchup
New York Yankees vs. Cincinnati Reds
Time: 7:05 p.m. EST
TV: YES Network, Reds.tv
Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
Questions/Prompts:
1. The Yankees’ best three relievers right now are (in some order) David Bednar, Fernando Cruz, and Brett Headrick. Who is next on the depth chart for you?
2. Will you watch any of the Team USA vs. Australia World Cup match in the afternoon today before the Yankees game? If so, any pregame thoughts?
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