Yanks/White Sox in Iowa. Who hits it into the corn?
(MLB) NY Yankees vs. Chi White Sox,
Money Line: -154.00 Chi White Sox (Home)
Result: Win
Yankees (Heaney) vs White Sox (Lynn)

MLBaseball is in Iowa at the ‘field of dreams’ stadium on Thursday. My question: who hits it into the corn? If I had to bet, it won’t be off Lance Lynn. Lynn has been a force for the White Sox and shows no sign of tiring down the stretch. He is good pitching on the road, and has a 1.85 ERA in his last seven starts. Other than Judge, the Yankees haven’t had much luck against him.

Andrew Heaney (7-8, 5.45) starts for the Yankees. Heaney was inspired somewhat in his second start for the Yankees, lasting 6 innings and striking out 9, but he still gave up 4 runs. He has a 7.20 ERA since he arrived in New York.

The Yankees have been recharged in their last dozen games with all of the additions at the deadline, but looking at their injured list, it is a wonder they can field a team. Between injuries and covid protocol the team has been decimated. They have not been an offensive powerhouse this year but did add significantly via trades. They are strong on the road, and strong against the right. Their bullpen is very good, although Chapman is now on the DL.

The White Sox, off a pair of losses, will be loading for bear tomorrow. They score a lot and only give up a few runs. Their bullpen was very good and then they reloaded at the trade deadline. Their powerful offense match up well with lefties.

All eyes will be on Iowa on Thursday so it is a very public game. I am wagering on the Whitesox to show up and excel. Lance Lynn is a couple of steps up the quality ladder from Heaney, and the White Sox will out muscle the depleted NewYork cohort. White Sox to win.