The Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees are both riding a 9-game winning streak and one of them will buckle tonight when they open a quick 2-game set at Truist Park. The expected starters for tonight’s matchup are New York’s southpaw Jordan Montgomery and Atlanta’s Huascar Ynoa. Both hurlers have been delivering. Over his last 3 turns, Monty is 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP. Ynoa is 1-1 with a 3.45 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP. Atlanta has ripped off 9 straight but keep in mind those wins were against Washington, Miami, and Baltimore. Not very stiff competition. On the other hand, the Yankees 9 game run has been against Boston and the White Sox, with the only easy foe coming against the Minnesota Twins. New York is 21-5 in their last 26 overall, 6-0 in their last 6 interleague games, 6-0 in their last 6 against the National League East, 14-6 in their last 20 against the Braves, and they are a currently a dog. Consider the Bombers in this one.
TONIGHT’S PICK: NEW YORK YANKEES