The New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves continue their three-game interleague series on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 PM ET, with national coverage on FOX and streaming via MLB.TV. After Atlanta’s 7–3 win in the opener, both teams enter Game 2 with postseason urgency and star power on full display.
Starting Pitchers – Yankees vs. Braves Matchup
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | Will Warren (RHP) | 6–5 | 4.63 | 1.42 | 112 |
| Atlanta Braves | Joey Wentz (LHP) | 2–1 | 6.32 | 1.70 | 34 |
- Will Warren, a rookie right-hander, has shown flashes of dominance with a 10.6 K/9 rate, but struggles with control (4.2 BB/9).
- Joey Wentz makes his first start of the season, having pitched exclusively in relief. He owns a 1.70 WHIP and has allowed 5+ earned runs in 3 of his last 5 appearances.
Team Form & Key Stats
| Team | Record | Last 10 Games | Home/Away Split | Team ERA | Batting Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 53–44 | 5–5 | 23–25 (Away) | 5.11 | .267 |
| Braves | 43–53 | 4–6 | 25–22 (Home) | 4.79 | .242 |
- The Yankees have dropped three straight, but still lead MLB in home runs (151) and rank top five in batting average (.256).
- The Braves have scored 4+ runs in six straight games, with a 36–18 record when recording eight or more hits.
Top Performers to Watch
New York Yankees
- Aaron Judge: .355 AVG, 35 HR, 81 RBI – leads MLB in batting average and OPS (1.194)
- Jazz Chisholm Jr.: .250 AVG, 17 HR, 43 RBI – adds speed and pop from the middle infield
- Cody Bellinger: .282 AVG, 16 HR – 15-for-39 with 4 HR over last 10 games
Atlanta Braves
- Matt Olson: 17 HR, 61 RBI – team leader in power production
- Ronald Acuña Jr.: .323 AVG, 12 HR – hitting safely in 3 of last 4 games
- Austin Riley: 13-for-41 with 5 doubles and 2 HR over last 10 games
Game Day Highlights
- Series Update: Braves lead season series 1–0
- Injury Watch: Braves missing Austin Riley (abdomen), Chris Sale (rib), and Reynaldo López (shoulder)
- Weather: 86°F, clear skies – ideal hitting conditions at Truist Park
Game Odds
New York Yankees – 128
Atlanta Braves 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, July 18, 2025
