Tuesday, April 15, 7:05 PM on CSCh, WWOR

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York

Chicago - Hammel, J (2-0) vs. New York - Tanaka, M (1-0)

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Jason Hammel (2-0) looks to continue his hot start with the Cubs as they get an up close and personal look at what could have been against Masahiro Tanaka (1-0) who chose the Yankees over Chicago this past offseason. Hammel has been a pleasant surprise on a 1-year, $6 million deal as he's given up just 5 hits this season and has posted an ERA of 2.63.

Hammel is familiar with the Yankees after pitching the last two seasons with AL East rival Baltimore. The 31-year-old right hander made 3 starts against New York last year, going 2-0 with just a 2.55 ERA. 3B Kelly Johnson has had the most success with the long ball with 2 HR in 27 AB against Hammel while new Yankee Brian Roberts has hit .412 against the pitcher in his career. Collectively the Yankees have hit .325 against Hammel in their career.

Tanaka has been as advertised in the first two starts of his MLB career. The 25-year-old Japan native allowed just 2 runs over 7 innings while striking out 8 in his debut. He followed that with 10 strikeouts in a 7 inning outing while allowing another 3 runs in a 4-5 Yankee loss that was a no-decision for Tanaka. Tuesday's game will mark the first time any Cubs batter has faced the right-hander.

Chicago Betting Trends

Chicago is 7-4-1 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Chicago is -0.7

New York Betting Trends

New York is 5-8-0 against the Over/Under

Run differential for New York is -0.4

Injuries to Watch

Chicago

03/31/14 P James McDonald Shoulder 60-day DL (2/23)
03/28/14 P Jake Arrieta Shoulder 15-day DL (3/21)
03/28/14 P Kyuji Fujikawa Elbow 15-day DL (3/21)

New York

04/13/14 SS Derek Jeter Quad questionable Tuesday vs Chicago Cubs
04/08/14 P David Robertson Groin 15-day DL (4/7)
04/05/14 1B Mark Teixeira Hamstring 15-day DL (4/5)
04/01/14 SS Brendan Ryan Back 15-day DL (3/22)

Josh's Pick: Take Chicago

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