Yankees Face Cubs in Second Game of Series with Max Fried on the Mound

The New York Yankees are set to face the Chicago Cubs in the second game of their three-game series on Saturday evening. The Yankees won the series opener 2-0, thanks to a strong performance from starter Will Warren, who pitched 6 2/3 shutout innings.

Following Warren, Paul Blackburn contributed 1 1/3 scoreless innings, and David Bednar secured his 23rd save, with the trio combining for 10 strikeouts and no walks. Cubs manager Craig Counsell acknowledged the Yankees' pitching effectiveness, noting the challenge of facing a team that can achieve 27 outs without issuing a walk.

Max Fried will start for the Yankees after a limited outing in his last game, where he allowed three runs in three innings. Fried has a strong track record against the Cubs, holding a 6-1 record with a 1.76 ERA in his career against them. For the Cubs, David Peterson will take the mound, coming off two consecutive wins and looking to build on his recent success.