Game Overview
- Date & Time: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – 7:05 PM ET
- Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- Series Status: Yankees lead 1–0
- Broadcast: MNNT, YES Network
Tactical Breakdown
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | ERA | WHIP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | TBD (bullpen game) | — | — | Likely a mix of middle relief arms |
| Yankees | Carlos Rodón | 3.35 | — | 11-7 record; 6.2 IP, 2 ER in last start vs. Texas |
- Edge: Yankees — Rodón’s consistency and Twins’ bullpen uncertainty favor New York
Recent Form
| Team | Last 10 Games | AVG | ERA | Run Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 3–7 | .209 | 4.85 | -14 |
| Twins | 5–5 | .234 | 3.94 | +5 |
- Note: Despite the Yankees’ recent struggles, they took Game 1 with a 6–2 win powered by four home runs
Key Player Matchups
New York Yankees
- Cody Bellinger: .272 AVG, 20 HR, 66 RBI – power threat, 4 XBH in last 10 games
- Giancarlo Stanton: 4 HR, 10 RBI in last 10 games
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. & Ben Rice: Both homered in Game 1
Minnesota Twins
- Byron Buxton: .282 AVG, 24 HR – leads team in XBH
- Ryan Jeffers: 15-for-43, 6 RBI in last 10 games
- Trevor Larnach: Key lefty bat, but inconsistent vs. LHP
- Trend: Yankees are 32–19 when hitting 2+ HR in a game
- Twins: 39–10 when scoring 5+ runs — offense is key to their success
Game Odds
Minnesota Twins 9
New York Yankees – 220
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, August 11, 2025
