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Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features New York Yankees's Carlos Rodón (0-0, 6.23 ERA) against New York Mets's Huascar Brazobán (2-1, 2.14 ERA).
New York Mets's Huascar Brazobán posts an elite 2.14 ERA this season, while Carlos Rodón has been struggling at 6.23. There is a clear gap in starting pitching quality.
Advanced metrics: Carlos Rodón — FIP 5.41, K% 19.0%, 4.3 IP / Huascar Brazobán — FIP 3.48, K% 19.5%, 21.0 IP
Career H2H Analysis
Carlos Rodón owns a .196 career batting average against (10-for-51) vs. New York Mets's top of the order — a strong sign for a quality outing.
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: New York Yankees 28-17 (.622), New York Mets 18-26 (.409).
New York Yankees holds the edge in the season standings, though New York Mets can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Run differential: New York Yankees +72, New York Mets -20. New York Yankees boasts superior run production.
Recent form: New York Yankees on a 1-game win streak, New York Mets on a 1-game losing streak.
Based on starting pitching, New York Mets holds the edge.
Bullpen Analysis
New York Yankees bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Brent Headrick (Setup) 2.08 ERA, 23K in 21.2IP, Cam Schlittler 1.35 ERA, 68K in 60.0IP, Camilo Doval 5.74 ERA, 17K in 15.2IP.
New York Mets bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Austin Warren 0.71 ERA, 15K in 12.2IP, Brooks Raley (Setup) 1.06 ERA, 20K in 17.0IP, Christian Scott 3.45 ERA, 20K in 15.2IP.
Win Probability
Projected win probability: New York Yankees 31% vs New York Mets 69%
Factors: New York Mets's starter owns the lower ERA, New York Mets's home-field advantage. Of course, baseball's inherent randomness means actual results may differ.
Key Tactical Points
Workload comparison: Carlos Rodón averages 4.3 IP per start vs. Huascar Brazobán at 10.5 IP. Getting six-plus innings from the starter significantly eases the bullpen burden.