The New York Yankees and Colorado Rockies continue their three-game series at Coors Field, with the Rockies holding a 1-0 series lead after a 3-2 victory in Game 1.
Game Overview
- Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
- Time: 8:40 PM ET
- Location: Coors Field, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: ESPN, YES Network, 9NEWS KUSA
- Series Status: Rockies lead 1-0
Team Breakdown
New York Yankees (30-20, 1st in AL East)
- Last Game: 2-3 loss vs. Rockies
- Key Players:
- Aaron Judge – Leads the AL with 17 home runs, batting .398.
- Cody Bellinger – Has eight home runs, with a .281 batting average.
- Clarke Schmidt (SP) – 1-1, 4.41 ERA, struggled in Game 1.
Colorado Rockies (9-42, 5th in NL West)
- Last Game: 3-2 win vs. Yankees
- Key Players:
- Hunter Goodman – Batting .281, with seven home runs and 31 RBIs.
- Ezequiel Tovar – Hitting .500 in his last 10 games, with two home runs.
- Tanner Gordon (SP) – Earned his first MLB win in Game 1.
Key Matchups & Storylines
1. Yankees’ Power vs. Rockies’ Pitching Struggles
New York ranks 5th in MLB in home runs allowed (43), while Colorado’s pitching staff has the worst ERA in baseball (5.82). If the Yankees’ bats heat up, the Rockies could struggle to keep pace.
2. Schmidt vs. Rockies’ Offense
Schmidt struggled in Game 1, failing to secure the win. Can he bounce back and contain Colorado’s lineup?
3. Rockies’ Home Struggles
Colorado has a 6-20 record at home, the worst in MLB. They’ve gone 2-10 in games when hitting two or more home runs.
4. Yankees’ Road Performance
New York has a 12-11 record on the road, with an 18-4 record when scoring at least five runs. If they get off to a fast start, they could take control early.
Prediction & X-Factors
- Likely Outcome: A high-scoring game favoring the Yankees, given Colorado’s pitching struggles.
- X-Factors:
- Rockies’ ability to limit home runs – If they can keep the ball in the park, they have a chance.
- Judge’s dominance – If he continues his hot streak, the Yankees could run away with it.
- Tovar’s offensive momentum – Can he keep his hitting streak alive?
Game Odds
New York Yankees – 325
Colorado Rockies 10
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 23, 2025
