Yankees vs Rangers: Will Warren vs Nathan Eovaldi
Behind the surging Warren, the Yankees look to clinch another series win.
Apr 18, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren (29) follows through on a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images One night after taking down the Rangers and two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom, the Yanks are at it again in the Bronx, with the chance to win their sixth consecutive series. It’s been a torrid start to the 2026 season, driven in large part by outstanding starting pitching.
One of the hurlers who’s led the way takes the ball in the Boogie Down Bronx tonight. Will Warren had a perfectly cromulent campaign for New York in ’25 , but I don’t think anyone expected him to make the early leap he has thus far. Through 37.
2 innings, his ERA is a sparkling 2. 39, as he strikes out well over a batter per inning (10. 99 K/9) and limits traffic on the bases behind him (1.
062 WHIP). He’s mainly a three-pitch pitcher, with his four-seam fastball, sinker, and sweeper. But against lefties, he also features a curve and a change that have proven effective – hitters have ah combined two hits against the offerings, none for extra bases.