Yankees host Reds for weekend series amid recent struggles

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Yankees host Reds for weekend series amid recent struggles
Summary

The New York Yankees are set to face the Cincinnati Reds this weekend at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees, after winning two of three against the White Sox, aim to continue their momentum against a Reds team that has unexpectedly troubled them in past encounters. The Reds come in with a 35-38 record and will be without key player Elly De La Cruz due to injury. Matchups include Cam Schlittler against Rhett Lowder on Friday, Will Warren facing Andrew Abbott on Saturday, and Gerrit Cole going up against Chase Burns on Sunday.

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  • Yankees have scored double-digit runs in two recent victories.
  • Cincinnati has won three of four series against the Yankees since 2022.
  • Elly De La Cruz will miss the series due to a hamstring strain.
  • Friday's matchup features Cam Schlittler against Rhett Lowder.
  • All three games will be televised on YES.
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The last-place Reds have been an unexpected thorn in the Yankees’ side in recent meetings.

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