Royals vs. Yankees Probable Starting Pitchers Today - September 30

The New York Yankees (81-79) and Kansas City Royals (55-105) clash on Saturday at 7:10 PM ET.

The Yankees will give the nod to Clarke Schmidt (9-9, 4.65 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 10 on the season, and the Royals will turn to Steven Cruz.

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Royals vs. Yankees Pitcher Matchup Info

• Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
• Time: 7:10 PM ET
• TV: BSKC
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Venue: Kauffman Stadium
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• Probable Pitchers: Schmidt - NYY (9-9, 4.65 ERA) vs Cruz - KC (0-0, 5.40 ERA)

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Royals Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Steven Cruz

• Cruz gets the start for the Royals, his fourth of the season. He is 0-0 with a 5.40 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 11 2/3 innings pitched.
• His last appearance was in relief on Thursday when the right-hander threw two innings against the Detroit Tigers, surrendering two earned runs without allowing a hit.
• The 24-year-old has an ERA of 5.40, with 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings in nine games this season. Opposing hitters have a .217 batting average against him.
• He has had six appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.

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Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Clarke Schmidt

• The Yankees will send Schmidt (9-9) to the mound for his 32nd start this season.
• The right-hander gave up two earned runs in four innings pitched on Monday in his last outing, a matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
• The 27-year-old has pitched in 32 games this season with an ERA of 4.65, a 3.17 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.335.
• He has five quality starts in 31 chances this season.
• Schmidt has started 31 games this season, and he's lasted five or more innings 21 times. He averages 4.8 innings per appearance.
• In 32 appearances this season, he has finished five without allowing an earned run.

Clarke Schmidt vs. Royals

• The Royals rank 20th in MLB with a .243 batting average this season. They have a team slugging percentage that ranks 22nd in the league (.396) and 159 home runs.
• The right-hander has faced the Royals one time this season, allowing them to go 5-for-22 with three doubles, a home run and three RBI in 5 2/3 innings.

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