CC Sabathia (6-8, 3.95 ERA) vs. Logan Verrett (3-6, 4.12 ERA)
7:10 pm ET / Citi Field, Flushing, NY / YES, SNY, ESPN
36-year-old left-hander CC Sabathia will toe the rubber for the Yankees to kick off the four-game set tonight. In a feel-good, bounceback year after a battle with alcoholism, the southpaw has been one of the more consistent arms on the staff.
In his last start against Houston, he fired 6.2 strong innings, allowing a mere two runs while striking out five and earning his sixth win of the year.
Opposing him on the mound for the Mets will be 26-year-old right-hander Logan Verrett, who will look to defend the Metropolitans’ home territory. Unable to find a real groove all year, the youngster has seen the majority of appearances come out of the bullpen.
However, his last three outings have come out of the rotation, all representing improvements in his overall development. In his most recent start against the Cardinals, he hurled seven quality innings of three-run ball while striking out seven in a no-decision.
