Game Details
- Time: 7:35 PM ET
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL
- Broadcast: ESPN, YES Network, Bally Sports Sun
Team Form & Storylines
New York Yankees
- Record: 67–57 (2nd in AL East)
- Last 10 Games: 7–3
- Streak: W1
- Recent Highlight: Riding a four-game road win streak
The Yankees are heating up at the right time, leading the AL in slugging (.446) and ranking third in runs scored (636). Carlos Rodón takes the mound with a 3.25 ERA and 164 strikeouts, having held the Rays to just two hits over six shutout innings earlier this season. Aaron Judge leads MLB in batting average (.333), OBP, and slugging, while Cody Bellinger and Ben Rice continue to contribute offensively.
Tampa Bay Rays
- Record: 61–64 (4th in AL East)
- Last 10 Games: 5–5
- Streak: L1
- Recent Highlight: Lost to San Francisco 7–1 on Sunday
The Rays are trying to stay afloat in the AL Wild Card race but have struggled against left-handed pitching. Shane Baz starts tonight with a 4.93 ERA and 140 strikeouts, though he’s allowed 21 home runs in 24 outings. Junior Caminero leads the team with 35 HR and 85 RBI, while Brandon Lowe has 4 HR and 8 RBI in his last 10 games.
Probable Starters
| Team | Pitcher | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Yankees | Carlos Rodón | 12–7, 3.25 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 164 K |
| Rays | Shane Baz | 8–9, 4.93 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 140 K |
Key Matchups
| Player | Team | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | Yankees | .333 AVG, 39 HR, 91 RBI |
| Cody Bellinger | Yankees | .264 AVG, 22 HR, 71 RBI |
| Junior Caminero | Rays | 35 HR, 85 RBI |
| Brandon Lowe | Rays | 4 HR, 8 RBI last 10 games |
Game Odds
New York Yankees – 149
Tampa Bay Rays 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, August 18, 2025
