The New York Yankees are lighting up Major League Baseball with the best starting rotation of 2024, and they're doing it without their star ace, Gerrit Cole. It's been an extraordinary season, and the Yankees are making history with their pitching prowess.
Historic Stats:
- The Yankees entered Wednesday's game with a combined rotation ERA of 2.73, the best in franchise history since 1917.
- They've had 15 consecutive starts of five or more innings while allowing two or fewer runs, setting an MLB record since 1893.
Ace on the Sidelines: Cole, the reigning American League Cy Young award winner, hasn't pitched this season due to elbow inflammation. However, he's on the mend and could return sometime in June. Adding Cole back to the rotation will be like adding the cherry on top of an already spectacular pitching staff.
Pitching Highlights:
- May 12: Luis Gil threw six shutout innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, sparking the impressive streak.
- May 14: Carlos Rodón - 6 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K
- May 15: Marcus Stroman - 6 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
- May 16: Clarke Schmidt - 8 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 8 K
- May 17: Nestor Cortes - 7 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
Rotation Standouts:
- Luis Gil: 2.11 ERA
- Clarke Schmidt: 2.52 ERA
- Marcus Stroman: 2.76 ERA
- Carlos Rodón: 2.95 ERA
- Nestor Cortes: 3.30 ERA
The Yankees starters have been on fire, boasting an 11-2 record with a 0.99 ERA during this streak, the best in MLB. The team has gone 11-4 and now leads the American League East by 1.5 games.
Looking Ahead: With Cole's imminent return, the Yankees are set to bolster an already dominant rotation. The six-time All-Star had a 2.63 ERA in 209 innings last season. Imagine adding one of baseball's best pitchers to this already phenomenal lineup!
Key Streak Performance:
- May 18: Luis Gil – 6 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 14 K
- May 20: Marcus Stroman – 7.1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
- May 23: Luis Gil – 6.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 8 K
The Yankees' performance is not just impressive—it's almost unbelievable. Doing all this without their ace shows just how deep and talented their pitching rotation is this season.
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