First Pitch: 7:05 PM ET
Venue: Yankee Stadium — Bronx, New York
Broadcast: YES Network, Bally Sports Great Lakes, MLB.TV
Weather Conditions — Bronx, NY
Yankee Stadium is outdoors, and early June weather can influence ball flight.
- Forecast: 74°F at first pitch
- Wind: 10–14 mph blowing out to right
- Humidity: 60%
- Rain: <5%
- Impact:
- Boost to left‑handed power (short porch in right)
- Warm air increases carry
- Fly‑ball pitchers must be careful
This is a hitter‑friendly night, especially for left‑handed pull hitters.
Injury Report
Cleveland Guardians
- 3B José Ramírez — Probable (hand bruise)
- OF Steven Kwan — Out (hamstring)
- RP Emmanuel Clase — Out (lat strain)
- C Bo Naylor — Day‑to‑day (ankle)
Impact: Cleveland’s bullpen is weakened without Clase, and Kwan’s absence hurts OBP and outfield defense.
New York Yankees
- OF Aaron Judge — Day‑to‑day (hip tightness)
- 1B Anthony Rizzo — Out (back)
- SP Carlos Rodón — Out (shoulder)
- RP Clay Holmes — Probable (rest)
Impact: Judge’s availability is massive. Without him, the Yankees lose their most dangerous bat. Holmes returning stabilizes the ninth inning.
Team Records & Season Context
Cleveland Guardians (35–27)
- Road Record: 17–14
- Runs/Game: 4.52
- Team ERA: 3.89
- Strength: Rotation depth, elite contact hitting
- Weakness: Bullpen injuries, limited power
Cleveland has won 6 of their last 8, including a strong showing in Game 1 of this series.
New York Yankees (36–24)
- Home Record: 20–11
- Runs/Game: 4.78
- Team ERA: 3.72
- Strength: Power, top‑tier rotation, strong bullpen
- Weakness: Strikeout‑prone lineup, injuries to key bats
New York has won 5 of their last 7, but their offense has been inconsistent without Rizzo and with Judge limited.
Recent Form (Last 10 Games)
Cleveland Guardians
- 7–3 in last 10
- Averaging 4.8 runs per game
- Team ERA: 3.61
- Won Game 1 of this series 4–3
New York Yankees
- 6–4 in last 10
- Averaging 4.5 runs per game
- Team ERA: 3.82
- Won 4 of last 5 at home
Series History
- 2024–2026 Combined: Yankees lead 14–11
- At Yankee Stadium: Yankees lead 9–5
- 2026 Season: Series tied 1–1
New York has historically controlled this matchup at home, but Cleveland has played them tough recently.
Pitching Matchup Breakdown
Cleveland — RHP Gavin Williams
- Record: 5–3
- ERA: 3.48
- WHIP: 1.19
- K/BB: 72/22
- Pitch Mix: 4-seam, slider, curveball, changeup
- Scouting Notes:
- Electric fastball (96–98 mph)
- Yankees struggle vs. high velocity
- Fly‑ball tendencies could be dangerous with wind blowing out
Matchup Outlook: If Williams keeps the fastball elevated and avoids middle‑in mistakes to lefties, he can dominate.
New York — RHP Gerrit Cole
- Record: 6–2
- ERA: 3.11
- WHIP: 1.07
- K/BB: 84/18
- Pitch Mix: 4-seam, slider, knuckle‑curve, changeup
- Scouting Notes:
- Still elite at generating whiffs
- Cleveland ranks bottom‑10 in MLB vs. high‑spin sliders
- Vulnerable only when pitch count spikes early
Matchup Outlook: Cole’s slider is the key — if it’s sharp, Cleveland’s contact‑heavy lineup will struggle.
Key Player Matchups
1. José Ramírez (CLE) vs. Gerrit Cole
- Ramírez handles high velocity
- Cole must avoid middle‑in fastballs Edge: Even
2. Juan Soto (NYY) vs. Gavin Williams
- Soto crushes high fastballs
- Williams’ fastball is elite but can flatten Edge: Yankees
3. Josh Naylor (CLE) vs. Yankees Bullpen
- Naylor thrives vs. right‑handed relievers
- Yankees’ middle relief has been inconsistent Edge: Guardians
4. Gleyber Torres (NYY) vs. Williams’ slider
- Torres struggles vs. elite sliders Edge: Guardians
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Guardians | Yankees |
| Runs/Game | 4.52 | 4.78 |
| Team ERA | 3.89 | 3.72 |
| Bullpen ERA | 4.12 | 3.41 |
| OPS | .721 | .754 |
| Road Record | 17–14 | — |
| Home Record | — | 20–11 |
Key takeaway: Yankees hold the edge in power and bullpen; Cleveland holds the edge in contact hitting and recent form.
Betting Trends
Cleveland Guardians
- 6–2 in last 8
- 4–1 in last 5 road games
- Under has hit in 5 of last 7
New York Yankees
- 5–2 in last 7
- 4–1 in last 5 home games
- Under has hit in 4 of last 6 at Yankee Stadium
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians 7
New York Yankees – 152
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 2, 2026
