Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
Broadcast: FOX
Series Overview
The Yankees took Friday’s opener 4–3 and now look to build momentum in the Wild Card race. The Cardinals have dropped three straight and are clinging to .500. This is the second game of a three-game set, and the first regular-season series between these clubs in 2025.
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | Max Fried | 12–5 | 2.94 | 1.10 | 135 |
| Cardinals | Sonny Gray | 11–5 | 4.06 | 1.15 | 148 |
Fried has dominated the Cardinals in his career (5–0, 1.10 ERA in 6 games), while Gray enters on a hot streak, allowing just 1 ER in each of his last two starts.
Team Trends & Stats
New York Yankees
- Road Record: 28–32
- Last 10 Games: 5–5
- Team ERA: 4.01 (9th in AL)
- Key Injuries: Gerrit Cole, Jonathan Loaisiga, Amed Rosario, Austin Slater
St. Louis Cardinals
- Home Record: 35–28
- Last 10 Games: 5–5
- Team Batting Avg: .251
- Key Injuries: Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras, Brendan Donovan
Key Players to Watch
| Yankees | Cardinals |
|---|---|
| Aaron Judge – .333 AVG, 38 HR, 88 RBI | Alec Burleson – .279 AVG, 15 HR, 54 RBI |
| Giancarlo Stanton – 12-for-28, 3 HR last 10 games | Pedro Pagés – 11-for-28, 2 HR, 8 RBI last 10 games |
| Cody Bellinger – .270 AVG, 22 HR | Masyn Winn – .264 AVG, 25 doubles |
Judge ranks 4th in MLB in home runs and 7th in RBI.
New York is 41–27 this season when favored by -147 or shorter. St. Louis has won 50% of games as underdogs.
Max Fried’s elite command and track record vs. St. Louis give the Yankees a clear edge. While Sonny Gray has pitched well lately, New York’s power bats—especially Judge and Stanton—are tough to contain. Expect a tight game, but the Yankees are favored to win by a run or two.
Game Odds
New York Yankees – 147
St. Louis Cardinals 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 15, 2025
