Today — 1:05 P.M.
LHP Andy Pettitte
(6-6, 4.37) vs.
RHP Ervin Santana
(5-5, 2.90)
Game on YES,
WCBS (880 AM)
Three-game home series vs. Twins begins tomorrow.
INSIDE THE MATCHUPS
YANKEES: The Yankees have won Pettitte’s past two starts, but neither has been particularly impressive on his part. He has
yielded eight runs — seven earned — in 11 1/3 innings (5.40 ERA), managing just six total strikeouts.
ROYALS: Santana enters the game with seven straight quality starts. The Royals are 4-3 in his streak, though he hasn’t factored in the decision in his past four starts.
STAT SO?
YANKEES: The Bombers launched two homers last night, but they have 39 games this season when they have not hit a blast. All of last year, they had just 31 homerless efforts.
ROYALS: Santana has pitched at least six innings in each of his 17 starts this season, the longest active streak in the majors.