Game Details
- Matchup: Cleveland Guardians (33-27) vs. New York Yankees (37-23)
- Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
- Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- Broadcast: MLB Network, YES, CLEG
Starting Pitchers
- Cleveland Guardians: Slade Cecconi (1-1, 5.28 ERA)
- New York Yankees: Max Fried (7-1, 1.92 ERA)
Team Performance & Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Yankees (-266), Guardians (+216)
- Run Line: Yankees -1.5 (-125), Guardians +1.5 (+105)
- Total Runs: Over/Under 8.5
Cleveland Guardians Outlook
The Guardians enter this matchup as underdogs, but their balanced lineup could pose a challenge. Cleveland ranks 16th in MLB with 61 home runs and has a .234 team batting average. Key players to watch include:
- José Ramírez (.330 BA, 11 HR, 29 RBI) – Leading the team in batting average and home runs.
- Steven Kwan (.308 BA, 13 doubles) – A consistent offensive force.
- Kyle Manzardo (10 HR, 23 walks) – A power-hitting presence.
Slade Cecconi has struggled this season, posting a 5.28 ERA with limited strikeout production. He will need to limit hard contact against the Yankees’ power-heavy lineup.
New York Yankees Outlook
The Yankees have been dominant at home, boasting a 19-9 record at Yankee Stadium. New York ranks second in MLB with 97 home runs and has a .258 team batting average. Key contributors include:
- Aaron Judge (.387 BA, 21 HR, 50 RBI) – A game-changer with elite power.
- Paul Goldschmidt (.327 BA, 6 HR) – A veteran presence in the lineup.
- Anthony Volpe (.241 BA, 7 HR) – A versatile hitter with speed.
Max Fried has been outstanding, posting a 1.92 ERA with 70 strikeouts in 75.2 innings. He is looking for his ninth quality start of the season.
Game Odds
Clevland Guardians 8.5
New York Yankees – 278
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 4, 2025
