Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Yankees

Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Yankees (2026-07-17). Roki Sasaki vs Gerrit Cole at Yankee Stadium.

Starters — Sasaki has a 5.33 ERA and 1.36 WHIP across 81 innings, with 8.89 K/9, 3.67 BB/9, and a high 2.11 HR/9. His last three starts were mixed: 6.0 IP, 3 ER, 5 K, 1 BB; 3.0 IP, 6 ER, 3 K, 2 BB; and 4.0 IP, 3 ER, 2 K, 5 BB. The listed trend is up, but the home run rate remains a clear pressure point. Cole carries a 4.04 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 49 innings, with 8.63 K/9, 2.02 BB/9, and 1.47 HR/9. His last three starts were 6.1 IP, 3 ER, 6 K, 1 BB; 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 7 K, 0 BB; and 5.1 IP, 4 ER, 5 K, 1 BB. The listed trend is down, though his recent walk control has been strong.

Teams — Los Angeles brings the stronger offensive profile with a .777 OPS, .262 average, and 506 runs scored. The Dodgers also back that up with a 3.55 team ERA and 1.14 WHIP, while going 5-5 over their last 10. New York has a .741 OPS, .237 average, and 462 runs scored, but the Yankees have been slightly better on the mound overall with a 3.39 team ERA and 1.19 WHIP. They are 6-4 in their last 10, which points to steadier recent form. From a betting matchup perspective, the Dodgers offer the more productive lineup on paper, while the Yankees counter with the cleaner season-long run prevention numbers and the more controlled starter.