Nathan Eovaldi (0-0, 9.00 ERA) is on the rubber for the rubber match against Marcus Stroman (1-0, 5.40 ERA) and the Blue Jays. Eovaldi’s debut was nothing to write home about. He allowed 5 runs on 6 hits (2 homers) through 5 innings against the Astros. He did strikeout 7 and got run support, so he left with a no decision. He faced the Jays just once last season, pitching 6.1 innings of 1 run ball taking a no decision.
Stroman’s second start of the year was not as pretty as his first. He allowed 5 earned runs on 6 hits over 5.1 innings. The New York native is 4-1 with a 2.43 ERA against the Yanks in his career, including going 2-0 last year.
Tidbits:
Toronto’s bats are a combined 11-52 against Eovaldi, and Josh Donaldson has the only homer.
Edwin Encarnacion has reached base in 25 consecutive games against the Bombers.
Brian McCann is still day-to-day after fouling a ball off his toe Tuesday.
7:05 pm on Yes.
