New York Yankees at Washington National by Tony T.
Matchup Analysis
The starting-pitching matchup is relatively close by ERA. The home starter owns the stronger strikeout rate. Neither starter has a major control advantage. Ground-ball contact favors the home starter. The home starter has allowed fewer home runs per nine.
Will Warren has made 18 starts in 18 appearances, while Cade Cavalli has made 19 starts in 19 appearances. The comparison puts immediate focus on strike throwing, contact quality and each starter's ability to keep the ball in the park.