Diamondbacks vs Yankees Prediction 20 September 2026
📡 The Yankees spent their Friday night playing as if Aaron Judge’s absence had no bearing on their season. They erupted for five runs in the opening frame, piled on nine overall, and cruised to a comfortable 9-2 win to kick off the series in Phoenix. New York now sit at 89-64, having taken eight of their last ten, while Arizona have slipped to 80-74, falling further behind in the wild card race. Today, the visitors will send Cam Schlittler to the mound, who enters with a 1.95 ERA.
Head-to-Head
📊 The Yankees hold a 6-4 edge over Arizona in their last 10 head-to-head meetings, with yesterday’s 9-2 win further extending New York’s advantage in this matchup. Along the way, the Yankees have posted victories by scores of 7-1, 6-5, 7-5, and 9-7-showing they can outplay the Diamondbacks both on the mound and at the plate. While the H2H record isn’t overwhelmingly one-sided, the overall balance still favors the visitors.
Head-to-head statistics Diamondbacks - Yankees
The Diamondbacks are losing ground at the worst possible time of the season.
The Diamondbacks have dropped three straight and now sit five wins outside the wild card spot with just eight games remaining. On Friday, their offense was limited to a two-run homer from Corbin Carroll, as the team struck out 11 times and managed only one walk. Arizona remain a threat at home, but their September rhythm has faltered just when they needed to pick up the pace.
Match Results: Arizona Diamondbacks
The Yankees remain a threat even without Judge, thanks to Schlitler.
The Yankees have won eight of their last ten and have already clinched a playoff spot. Judge heads to the injured list with a calf issue, but the first game without their captain showcased the team’s depth: Ben Rice blasted his 39th home run, while Jett Lombard Jr. chipped in three RBIs, and the entire lineup forced Arizona to issue six walks. Even without their marquee star, New York’s offense still has the firepower to chase a starting pitcher early.
Match Results: New York Yankees
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Brandon Pfaadt takes the mound for the home side, coming in with a 7-3 record and a 3.77 ERA. His last five starts have proven much more challenging: he gave up six earned runs over 6.2 innings against Texas, three to Houston, two to Philadelphia, four to the Cubs, and five to Boston. His ERA over this stretch has climbed well above his season average.
Cam Schlittler boasts a 14-6 record, a stellar 1.95 ERA, and 228 strikeouts. His last five outings have been nearly flawless: four wins, 30.2 innings pitched, and just three earned runs allowed. In September, he limited the Angels to one run over eight innings, held Colorado to a single run across seven frames, and shut down the Mets with just one hit and no runs over six innings.
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
The absence of Judge is a genuine setback, especially against an opponent still mathematically alive in the wild card race. But New York just put up nine runs without him, and tonight they hold a significant advantage on the mound. Schlitler has allowed roughly one earned run over his last ten innings across five games, while Pfaadt has consistently given up three to five runs or more in recent starts. Arizona have dropped three straight, with all their scoring yesterday coming from a single Carroll swing. If Schlitler can deliver another six or seven controlled innings, the Yankees won’t need a huge offensive outburst. We’re backing a New York Yankees win.
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