Cincinnati Reds face New York Yankees in series finale with Burns, Rodriguez pitching

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Cincinnati Reds face New York Yankees in series finale with Burns, Rodriguez pitching
Summary

The Cincinnati Reds are set to meet the New York Yankees in the series finale at Yankee Stadium today at 1:35 PM ET. Chase Burns will start for the Reds against rookie Elmer Rodriguez, filling in for Gerrit Cole. The Yankees opted to shuffle their rotation amidst a grueling schedule of 16 games in 16 days. A win today could secure the series victory for the Reds on the road.

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  • Chase Burns has 3.9 bWAR in the season so far.
  • Elmer Rodriguez holds a 4.15 ERA over three big league starts.
  • Both teams are looking for crucial wins in their playoff pursuits.
  • The game is crucial for the Reds to secure a series victory.
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The Reds go for the series win on the road in the Bronx.

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