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Max Fried’s first start as a Yankee was underwhelming at best.
But the southpaw has about as good a shot as any at a bounce back in Pittsburgh on Friday.
The Pirates have been atrocious at the plate through seven games, hitting .197/.291/.278 with just four home runs and a 64 wRC+, which is fourth-worst in baseball.
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Those games came against the Marlins and Rays, who are hardly the best pitching teams in the league.
When the Pirates have had success on offense, it’s been on the bases – through Wednesday, the Pirates led the majors in stolen bases (19).
New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried reacts after he makes a throwing error on a ball hit by Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich allowing Yelich to safely reach first and a run scored during the second inning at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York, USA, Saturday, March 29, 2025. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POSTYankees vs. Pirates pick
Fried just happens to be one of the best at holding runners on – no pitcher has more pickoffs (23) than him since 2019.
Fried was uncharacteristically wild in his Bronx Bombers debut, walking two and getting a bit unlucky with two hit batters in 4 ⅔ innings.
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Look for him to get back on track at PNC Park.
The play: Max Fried to record more than 17.5 outs (-165, BetMGM Sportsbook)
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