Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 7:05 PM on YES, STOh

Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio

New York Yankees - Tanaka, M (12-3) vs. Cleveland Indians - Bauer, T (2-4)

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Tuesday night, the New York Yankees will take the field behind Masahiro Tanaka as they take on the Cleveland Indians and Trevor Bauer. Tanaka makes his 18 ^th start as Bauer makes his 11^th.

Masahiro Tanaka boosted his record to 12 - 3 with a 2.27 ERA after getting the win in his last start. In the victory, Tanaka allowed 4 runs on 9 hits in 7 innings of work. He didn't issue any walks as he struck out 3. After losing 2 straight, Tanaka rebounded with his Major League leading 12^th win even after giving up a season high 4 runs. But at this point, it seems like Tanaka can do no wrong.

He has never faced the Indians but given how his season is going, it's likely that the Indians will have trouble against the Japanese right-hander.

Trevor Bauer pitched to a no-decision in his last outing and that held his record at 2 - 4 with a 4.42 ERA. In that start, Bauer gave up 3 runs on 6 hits in 5.2 innings as he walked 2 and struck out 2. Bauer seems to pitch better at home than he does on the road. Last season, he only started 4 games as he compiled a 1 - 2 record and a 5.29 ERA.

In 2013, Bauer lost his only start against the Yankees after allowing 3 runs and 6 hits in 6.1 innings. Only 4 current Yankees have ever faced Bauer. Kelly Johnson is 1 for 2 with a homer and 2 RBIs against the right-hander.

New York Yankees Betting Trends

New York Yankees are 39-47-1 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for New York Yankees is -0.4

Cleveland Indians Betting Trends

Cleveland Indians are 45-39-3 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Cleveland Indians is -0.1

Injuries to Watch

New York Yankees

05/11/14 P CC Sabathia Knee 60-day DL (5/11)
05/06/14 P Michael Pineda Shoulder 60-day DL (4/24)
04/20/14 P Ivan Nova Elbow 60-day DL (4/20); out for season

Cleveland Indians

07/06/14 CF Michael Bourn Hamstring 15-day DL (7/6)
06/12/14 1B Jason Giambi Knee 15-day DL (6/12)
05/15/14 RF Nyjer Morgan Knee 60-day DL (5/14)

Josh's Pick: Take New York

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