The San Diego Padres and New York Yankees are set to face off in the first game of a three-game interleague series on Monday, May 5, at 7:05 PM ET at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Both teams enter the matchup with contrasting momentum—San Diego riding a five-game winning streak, while New York looks to bounce back after dropping consecutive series against Baltimore and Tampa Bay.
Team Overview & Season Performance
San Diego Padres (22-11)
- Regular Season Record: 22 wins, 11 losses
- Recent Performance: Swept the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend, allowing just five runs in three games.
- Key Players:
- Fernando Tatis Jr. (.309 AVG, 7 HR, 22 RBI)
- Manny Machado (.285 AVG, 5 HR, 19 RBI)
- Xander Bogaerts (.243 AVG, 1 HR, 11 RBI)
- Nick Pivetta (5-1, 1.78 ERA, 9.6 K/9)
New York Yankees (19-15)
- Regular Season Record: 19 wins, 15 losses
- Recent Performance: Lost two straight games to the Tampa Bay Rays, including a 7-5 defeat on Sunday.
- Key Players:
- Aaron Judge (.298 AVG, 9 HR, 27 RBI)
- Cody Bellinger (.200 AVG, 4 HR, 18 RBI)
- Paul Goldschmidt (.275 AVG, 6 HR, 21 RBI)
- Carlos Rodón (4-3, 3.43 ERA, 11.1 K/9)
Head-to-Head Matchup
- Season Series: First meeting of the season.
- Pitching Matchup:
- Padres: Nick Pivetta (5-1, 1.78 ERA)
- Yankees: Carlos Rodón (4-3, 3.43 ERA)
- Betting Odds: Yankees favored at -147, Padres at +122, Over/Under set at 7.5 runs.
Key Storylines
- Padres’ Hot Streak – San Diego has won five straight games, including two consecutive series sweeps.
- Yankees’ Struggles – New York has lost four of their last six games, struggling to find consistency.
- Pitching Duel – Pivetta has been dominant, while Rodón looks to extend his three-game quality start streak.
- Weather Concerns – Forecast predicts 89% chance of precipitation, which could impact offensive production.
Game Odds
San Diego Padres 7.5
New York Yankees – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 4, 2025
