Wednesday, May 21, 2:20 PM on YES, CSCh

Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois

New York Yankees - Whitley, C (0-0) vs. Chicago Cubs - Samardzija, J (0-4)

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On Wednesday, May 21, the New York Yankees will be at Wrigley Field facing the Chicago Cubs for the second game of a quick two game series. The Yankees will send Chase Whitley to the hill to face Jeff Samardzija.

Whitley received a no-decision in his first start of the season against the New York Mets on Thursday. He pitched a strong 4.2 innings not giving up a run and striking out four in the 1-0 win. The late Yankee pick also got a hit in this game even before he allowed one. Whitley will hope to keep up the hot pitching and get his first win of the season when he faces the last place Cubs.

Jeff Samardzija is coming off his fourth loss of the season. It seems the same conversation comes up whenever discussing Samardzija. How does this guy still not have a win? Samardzija is now winless in his last 15 starts despite having a 3.20 ERA during that period. Easily the unluckiest pitcher in the league, Samardzija holds a 0-4 record with a blistering 1.62 ERA. Could Wednesday be the day?

Luckily, Samardzija will miss Carlso Beltran who is on the DL. Beltran is 5-for-14 in his career against Samardzija with a double and a home run.

New York Yankees Betting Trends

New York Yankees are 20-23-0 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for New York Yankees is -0.2

Chicago Cubs Betting Trends

Chicago Cubs are 20-19-3 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Chicago Cubs is -0.1

Injuries to Watch

New York Yankees

05/15/14 RF Carlos Beltran Elbow 15-day DL (5/13)
05/13/14 P Shawn Kelley Back 15-day DL (5/7)
05/11/14 P CC Sabathia Knee 15-day DL (5/11)
05/06/14 P Michael Pineda Shoulder 15-day DL (4/24)
05/01/14 P Bruce Billings Forearm 15-day DL (4/26)
04/20/14 P Ivan Nova Elbow 60-day DL (4/20); out for season
04/15/14 C Francisco Cervelli Hamstring 60-day DL (4/13)

Chicago Cubs

05/14/14 P Zac Rosscup Shoulder 15-day DL (5/13)
05/07/14 P Pedro Strop Groin 15-day DL (5/7)
05/03/14 CF Ryan Sweeney Hamstring 15-day DL (5/3)
04/24/14 CF Justin Ruggiano Hamstring 15-day DL (4/24)
03/31/14 P James McDonald Shoulder 60-day DL (2/23)
03/28/14 P Kyuji Fujikawa Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago

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