Game Overview
- Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- Series: Yankees lead 2–0 after a dominant 9–1 win Tuesday
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | Joe Ryan | 11–5 | 2.79 | 0.92 | 146 |
| Yankees | Cam Schlittler | 1–2 | 4.38 | 1.66 | 24 |
- Joe Ryan brings elite strikeout ability and control, especially effective against high-whiff teams like the Yankees.
- Cam Schlittler, a young arm, faces a tough test against a Twins lineup that can punish mistakes.
Recent Form
| Team | Last 10 Games | Batting Avg | ERA | Run Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 4–6 | .202 | 3.78 | –5 |
| Twins | 5–5 | .224 | 4.70 | –2 |
- Yankees are struggling offensively despite Tuesday’s outburst.
- Twins have been inconsistent but show flashes of power.
Key Players to Watch
New York Yankees
- Aaron Judge: .337 AVG, 38 HR, 88 RBI
- Giancarlo Stanton: 12-for-29, 4 HR, 11 RBI in last 10 games
- Anthony Volpe: Homered Tuesday, adds speed and pop
Minnesota Twins
- Byron Buxton: 42 XBH, including 24 HR
- Matt Wallner: 4 HR, 6 RBI in last 10 games
Injury Report
Yankees: Gerrit Cole, Clarke Schmidt, and several others remain on IL
Twins: Pablo Lopez and Christian Vazquez among key absences
Game Odds
Minnesota Twins 8.5
New York Yankees – 152
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, August 12, 2025
