Dodgers vs Yankees Prediction MLB Sunday Night 6/4
- Lm Tipster
- Jun 4, 2023, 1:39:35 AM
© Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Preview
On Saturday, June 4, 2023, at 4:00 PM, baseball fans are in for a treat as the New York Yankees head to Dodger Stadium to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a clash that could prove to be a tightly contested affair. The match-up features two starting pitchers with commendable track records, indicating a potentially low-scoring game.
The Pitching Battle
Dominating the mound for the Yankees will be right-handed pitcher, Domingo German. He enters the game with a solid record of 3-3 and an ERA of 3.98. Notably, German maintains a WHIP of 0.98, which is indicative of his ability to limit base runners – an essential skill in keeping the scoreline low.
On the other side, Bobby Miller will lead the charge for the Dodgers. Although he's only pitched 11 innings this season, his impressive performance so far has earned him a fantastic ERA of 1.64 and an equally notable WHIP of 0.91. This promising start to his career suggests he's more than capable of stifling the Yankees' offense.
Team Performance
The Yankees come into the game with a .238 batting average and a total of 277 runs, which places them in the middle of the pack regarding offensive production. On the other hand, the Dodgers, despite a better batting average of .244, have an ERA of 4.45 that may limit their run-scoring potential in this matchup.
The Batsmen
In terms of batting, both teams have potent threats. Aaron Judge stands tall for the Yankees, boasting an impressive record of 18 home runs and a .291 average this season. Alongside him, Anthony Rizzo also commands respect with a strong .298 batting average. However, they'll have their work cut out for them, as they face an in-form Miller.
The Dodgers' offense is headlined by power hitter Max Muncy, who has matched Judge's tally with 18 home runs of his own and accumulated an impressive 42 RBIs, albeit with a lesser batting average of .210. Freddie Freeman holds the line in terms of batting average for the Dodgers, hitting a remarkable .339 this season.
Defensive Analysis
Defensively, both teams have held their own this season. The Yankees boast an overall ERA of 3.75, slightly better than the Dodgers' 4.45. This suggests a possible edge in pitching depth for the Yankees which, when combined with German's control, could help keep the Dodgers' powerful lineup in check.
Prediction
While baseball is, of course, unpredictable, the numbers suggest that this game will be a duel of pitchers. Domingo German dominated the Dodgers the last time he faced them allowing only 1 run across 6 innings and while Miller hasn't faced the Yankees yet, he has shown that can handle powerful lineups. Therefore, betting on under 9 runs is a reasonable, data-backed decision.
Regardless of the result, the game promises to provide an exciting display of tactical baseball, particularly from the pitchers, and will undoubtedly keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Pick: Under 9 runs
