Game Details
- Time: 7:35 PM ET
- Venue: Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL
- Series Status: Yankees lead season series 8–4
- Broadcast: ESPN, YES Network, Bally Sports Sun
Pitching Matchup
- Yankees: Cam Schlittler (1–2, 3.94 ERA, 1.52 WHIP)
- Rays: Drew Rasmussen (10–5, 2.60 ERA, 0.98 WHIP)
Rasmussen has been a steady force for Tampa Bay, while Schlittler looks to build on a solid rookie campaign. Expect a tight duel if both starters settle in early.
Players to Watch
New York Yankee
- Aaron Judge: .333 AVG, 40 HR, 92 RBI – top 5 in MLB for both HR and RBI
- Giancarlo Stanton: 5 HR in last 10 games, including 2 in Tuesday’s 13–3 blowout
- Cody Bellinger: .272 AVG, 24 HR, 5 triples – versatile power threat
- Tampa Bay Rays
- Junior Caminero: 35 HR, 85 RBI – ranks top 10 in both categories
- Yandy Díaz: .282 AVG, 20 HR, 22 doubles – consistent middle-of-order bat
- Chandler Simpson: .301 AVG, .350 over last 10 games – contact specialist
Betting Insights
Yankees are riding a 4-game win streak and just blasted 9 HRs in Tuesday’s win. Rays have dropped 6 of their last 10 and are 6.5 games back in the Wild Card chase.
Game Odds
New York Yankees 8.5
Tampa Bay Rays – 119
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, August 19, 2025
