First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM ET, with live coverage on YES Network, MASN, and MLB Network.
Game Overview: Orioles vs Yankees – AL East Rivals Clash in the Bronx
This is the opener of a three-game series between two teams trending in opposite directions. The Orioles, after a sluggish start, have surged with a 16–6 run over their last 22 games. The Yankees, despite leading the AL East, recently snapped a six-game losing streak and are looking to regain consistency at home.
Baltimore Orioles: Heating Up Behind Sugano and Mullins
Record: 32–42 (5th in AL East)
Last Game: 4–1 win vs Tampa Bay Rays
Probable Starter: Tomoyuki Sugano (5–4, 3.38 ERA)
Strengths:
- Recent Momentum: 16 wins in last 22 games after a 16–36 start.
- Sugano’s Control: Just 1.6 BB/9 and a 1.14 WHIP across 80 IP.
- Clutch Hitting: Cedric Mullins and Ryan O’Hearn have combined for 24 HRs and 70 RBIs.
Key Players:
- Cedric Mullins: 12 HRs, 35 RBIs, 17 SBs
- Ryan O’Hearn: .278 AVG, 12 HRs, .492 SLG
- Adley Rutschman: .364 OBP, 9 HRs, 38 RBIs
New York Yankees: Fried Looks to Steady the Ship
Record: 43–31 (1st in AL East)
Last Game: 7–3 win vs Los Angeles Angels
Probable Starter: Max Fried (9–2, 1.89 ERA)
Strengths:
- Ace on the Mound: Fried has a 1.45 ERA at home and a 0.95 WHIP overall.
- Home Field Edge: 22–15 at Yankee Stadium in 2025.
- Power Potential: Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger have combined for 41 HRs.
Key Players:
- Aaron Judge: 26 HRs, .366 AVG, 1.102 OPS
- Cody Bellinger: .284 AVG, 15 HRs, 48 RBIs
- Gleyber Torres: 11 HRs, .341 OBP, 40 RBIs
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
| Category | Orioles | Yankees |
|---|---|---|
| Team Batting Avg | .241 (18th in MLB) | .256 (6th in MLB) |
| Team ERA | 4.12 (17th) | 3.45 (5th) |
| Home Runs | 84 (12th) | 105 (3rd) |
| Last 10 Games | 6–4 | 3–7 |
| Season Series | Orioles lead 2–1 | — |
- Yankees are 12–3 in Max Fried’s starts this season
- Orioles are 8–6 in Sugano’s starts, including a 4–3 win over NYY in April
- Under has hit in 8 straight Yankees games and 7 of Sugano’s last 10 starts
Game Odds
Baltimore Orioles 9
New York Yankees -301
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 19, 2025
