New York Yankees vs Chicago White Sox

New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox (2026-07-28). Gerrit Cole vs Anthony Kay at Rate Field.

Starters — Cole has a 3.92 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 62.0 innings with 9.58 K/9, 1.74 BB/9, and 1.60 HR/9. His last three starts were 7.0 IP, 3 ER, 11 K, 0 BB; 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 8 K, 1 BB; and 6.1 IP, 3 ER, 6 K, 1 BB. The ERA trend is listed down, but the recent strikeout and walk profile is sharp. Kay has a 4.21 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and 98.1 innings with 7.32 K/9, 3.66 BB/9, and 1.28 HR/9. His last three starts were 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 K, 2 BB; 4.0 IP, 2 ER, 5 K, 3 BB; and 5.1 IP, 2 ER, 4 K, 2 BB. His trend is also down, and he has limited damage lately, though the WHIP and walk rate still point to more traffic.

Teams — New York carries a .731 OPS and 497 runs scored, with a .234 average. The Yankees also bring the stronger run prevention profile with a 3.41 team ERA and 1.19 WHIP, and they are 6-4 over their last 10. Chicago has a .729 OPS and 506 runs scored with a .241 average, so the lineup production is very close on the surface. The White Sox pitching staff has a 4.15 ERA and 1.31 WHIP, and they are 5-5 in their last 10. This matchup sets up as New York having the cleaner pitching indicators overall, while Chicago matches up competitively in team OPS and total runs.