The New York Yankees and Athletics are set to face off in the final game of their three-game series at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California. The Yankees are looking to bounce back after an 11-7 loss in Game 2, where their bullpen struggled to hold a lead. First pitch is scheduled for May 11, 2025, at 4:05 PM ET.
Team Overview & Recent Form
New York Yankees (22-17, 1st in AL East)
- Last Five Games: Loss, Win, Win, Win, Loss
- Road Record: 9-9
- Batting Average: .260 (3rd in MLB)
- Key Players:
- Aaron Judge – Leads the team with 14 home runs, slugging .772.
- Cody Bellinger – 11-for-36 with three home runs in his last 10 games.
- Jasson Domínguez – Hit three home runs in Game 2, driving in seven RBIs.
Athletics (21-19, 2nd in AL West)
- Last Five Games: Win, Loss, Loss, Loss, Win
- Home Record: 8-12
- Batting Average: .259 (6th in MLB)
- Key Players:
- Brent Rooker – Leads the Athletics with 10 home runs, slugging .494.
- Shea Langeliers – 12-for-37 with three home runs and 10 RBIs in his last 10 games.
- Jacob Wilson – A rising star, contributing key hits in recent games.
Pitching Matchup
- Yankees: Clarke Schmidt (RHP, 0-1, 4.79 ERA) – Looking for his first win of the season, averaging 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings.
- Athletics: Luis Severino (RHP, 1-3, 3.62 ERA) – Has pitched 5+ innings in most starts but has struggled with run support.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Yankees’ Strategy: New York needs Schmidt to deliver a strong outing and their bullpen to avoid another late-game collapse. Judge and Domínguez will be key in generating offense.
- Athletics’ Strategy: Athletics must capitalize on Severino’s ability to pitch deep into games and rely on Rooker and Langeliers to drive in runs.
Game Odds
New York Yankees – 142
Athletics – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 10, 2025
