MLB Play of the Day for Wednesday, June 16: Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees

The New York Yankees are facing the Toronto Blue Jays in the second game of a mid-week series. 

New York took the first game on Tuesday night and will now send out ace Gerrit Cole to make it back-to-back victories. Are the Yankees worth a bet as sizeable favorites? 

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Toronto Blue Jays (+140, 8.5) vs. New York Yankees - 7:07 PM EST

The Yankees No. 1 pitcher has been stellar this season, posting a 2.3 ERA and a league best 2.11 FIP.

Not to mention, Cole has shut down Toronto over his career, allowing a batting average to Blue Jays hitters of .190 in 116 at bats. 

However, this season as a whole, the Blue Jays offense has been elite. The team is third in the big leagues in wRC+ behind the bat of AL MVP candidate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. He is hitting an astonishing .345, with 22 home runs and 56 runs batted in, all league best marks.

Guerrero Jr. is the betting favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook to win MVP at +115, while Cole is the favorite to win Cy Young at -177.

New York is going to look to get its offense on track against Ross Stripling. The club has hit .321 in 53 at bats. D.J. LeMahieu in particular has had Stripling’s number, hitting .368 in 19 at bats. On the year, the Yankees infielder has struggled after hitting a league best .364 in 2020. His batting average is down to .265 this season.

The Yankees bats have left their strong pitching staff short all year, just 15th in wRC+ while having a lineup full of big name hitters such as Aaron Judge in addition to LaMahieu.

However, Cole, along with their bullpen have been able to keep the team afloat. The Yanks pen has posted the fourth best bullpen ERA this season. 

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