First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 PM ET, with live coverage on YES Network, MASN, and MLB.TV.
This is the second game of a three-game weekend series between two division rivals. The Orioles lead the season series 2–1, but the Yankees are looking to even things up behind ace Max Fried, who has been dominant at home. Baltimore enters the matchup having won 16 of its last 25 games, while New York recently snapped a six-game losing streak with a 7–3 win over the Angels.
Baltimore Orioles: Sugano Looks to Silence the Bronx
Record: 32–42 (4th in AL East)
Last Game: 4–1 win vs Tampa Bay Rays
Probable Starter: Tomoyuki Sugano (5–4, 3.38 ERA)
Strengths:
- Improved Form: 16–6 in their last 22 games after a 16–36 start.
- Sugano’s Consistency: The 35-year-old rookie has walked two or fewer in all 14 starts and owns a 2.85 ERA on the road.
- Power Potential: Cedric Mullins leads the team with 12 HRs and 35 RBIs.
Key Players:
- Cedric Mullins: 12 HRs, 35 RBIs, .258 AVG
- Jordan Westburg: .274 AVG, 7 HRs, 29 RBIs
- Colton Cowser: .241 AVG, 10 HRs, 32 RBIs
New York Yankees: Fried Anchors the Bounce-Back
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:
- Elite Pitching: Fried has a 1.45 ERA at home and a 0.95 WHIP overall.
- Home Field Edge: Yankees are 22–15 at Yankee Stadium.
- Star Power: Aaron Judge leads the team with 26 HRs and is chasing the MLB home run crown.
Key Players:
- Aaron Judge: 26 HRs, .366 AVG, .715 SLG
- Cody Bellinger: .289 AVG, 14 HRs, 48 RBIs
- Anthony Volpe: .271 AVG, 18 SBs, 42 runs
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
| Category | Orioles | Yankees |
|---|---|---|
| Team Batting Avg | .241 (18th in MLB) | .257 (6th in MLB) |
| Team ERA | 4.32 (20th) | 3.45 (5th) |
| Home Runs | 78 (T-12th) | 102 (2nd) |
| Last 10 Games | 6–4 | 3–7 |
| Season Series | Orioles lead 2–1 | — |
- Yankees are 7–0 in Fried’s home starts, covering the run line in 6 of those games
- Orioles are 3–7 O/U in Sugano’s last 10 starts
- Under has hit in 8 straight Yankees games
Game Odds
Baltimore Orioles 9.5
New York Yankees – 180
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 20, 2025
