Venue: Yankee Stadium — Bronx, New York
First Pitch: 7:15 PM EDT Surface: Natural grass
Weather Forecast (Bronx, NY)
Temperature: 82–85°F at first pitch
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, low cloud cover
Humidity: ~60%
Wind: Light SSE at 5–7 mph (slight push toward left field)
Impact: Warm air + slight left‑field breeze favors right‑handed pull hitters (Judge, Stanton, Smith).
Injury Report
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mookie Betts (SS): Out, fractured hand
Walker Buehler (RHP): Out, elbow recovery
Max Muncy (3B): Day‑to‑day, quad tightness — expected to be available off bench
Blake Treinen (RHP): 15‑day IL, shoulder inflammation
New York Yankees
Giancarlo Stanton (DH): Probable, minor calf tightness
Anthony Rizzo (1B): Out, back injury
Nestor Cortes (LHP): 15‑day IL, shoulder fatigue
Jonathan Loáisiga (RHP): Out, elbow surgery recovery
Team Records & Recent Form
Los Angeles Dodgers (62–36)
Last 10: 7–3
Road Record: 28–20
Run Differential: +98
Trend: Pitching staff surging; offense adjusting well despite Betts’ absence.
Strength: Deep lineup, elite bullpen, strong road performance
Weakness: Occasional swing‑and‑miss issues vs. left‑handed pitching
New York Yankees (54–43)
Last 10: 5–5
Home Record: 30–19
Run Differential: +34
Trend: Offense inconsistent; pitching stabilizing behind Weathers and bullpen core.
Strength: Power at home; strong late‑inning bullpen
Weakness: Bottom‑third lineup production; struggles vs. high‑velocity righties
Starting Pitchers
Dodgers — RHP Emmet Sheehan (2026 Season)
Record: 6–4
ERA: 3.71
WHIP: 1.18
K/9: 10.1
Profile:
Four‑seam fastball with elite vertical ride
Generates whiffs up in the zone
Vulnerable to left‑handed power if command wavers
Yankees’ lefties (Soto, Verdugo) are key threats
Yankees — LHP Ryan Weathers (2026 Season)
Record: 8–5
ERA: 3.64
WHIP: 1.26
K/BB: Improved significantly this season
Profile:
Heavy slider usage; induces weak contact
Can struggle vs. disciplined right‑handed hitters
Dodgers’ right‑handed core (Smith, Freeman, Hernández) matches up well
Key Player Matchups
Juan Soto vs. Emmet Sheehan
Soto’s plate discipline vs. Sheehan’s high‑zone fastball is a premium matchup
Soto has a .420 OBP at home this season
Expect long at‑bats and potential RBI opportunities
Freddie Freeman vs. Ryan Weathers
Freeman excels vs. left‑handed pitching (.310 vs LHP in 2026)
Weathers’ slider moves into Freeman’s preferred hitting lanes
High‑leverage matchup for Dodgers scoring
Aaron Judge vs. Sheehan
Judge’s power vs. high fastballs is elite
Sheehan must avoid middle‑up locations
Judge has 5 HR in his last 10 games
Will Smith vs. Weathers
Smith’s ability to handle breaking balls is critical
Strong matchup for extra‑base potential
Series History
2026 Season Series: First meeting
Last 10 Meetings: Dodgers lead 6–4
At Yankee Stadium (last 5 years): Yankees 5–4
Dodgers have won four straight interleague road games entering this matchup.
Betting Trends
Los Angeles Dodgers
ML: 8–3 in last 11 games
Road Overs: 6 of last 9
Run Line (-1.5): Covered 7 of last 10
New York Yankees
ML: 5–5 in last 10
Home Unders: 5 of last 7
Run Line (+1.5): Covered 4 of last 10
Pitching Trends
Sheehan has allowed 2 ER or fewer in 5 of his last 7 starts
Weathers has a 2.91 ERA at Yankee Stadium this season
GAME ODDS
Los Angeles Dodgers 9
New York Yankees – 112
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 17, 2026
