Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
First Pitch: 7:05 p.m. ET
Broadcast: Prime Video, ROOT Sports NW, MLB.TV
Team Overview & Recent Form
| Team | Record | Last 5 Games | Home/Away Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Mariners | 48–43 | W-W-W-W-L | 22–25 (Road) |
| New York Yankees | 50–41 | L-L-W-W-W | 28–18 (Home) |
- Yankees have won two straight, including a dominant 10–3 win on Tuesday featuring homers from Giancarlo Stanton, Austin Wells, and Aaron Judge.
- Mariners had a three-game win streak snapped, but catcher Cal Raleigh continues to shine with his MLB-leading 36th home run.
Pitching Matchup
| Pitcher | Team | Record | ERA | WHIP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Evans | Mariners | 3–2 | 2.96 | 1.25 | 5.2 scoreless IP in last start; solid control and low walk rate |
| Cam Schlittler | Yankees | MLB Debut | 2.82 (AAA) | 1.21 | Yankees’ No. 10 prospect; 99 K in 76.2 IP in minors |
Evans brings experience and consistency, while Schlittler’s debut adds intrigue and volatility to the Yankees’ rotation.
Key Players to Watch
Seattle Mariners
- Cal Raleigh: 36 HR, 74 RBI; leads MLB in homers
- Julio Rodríguez: 11 HR, 13 doubles; adds speed and defense
- J.P. Crawford: .284 AVG; reliable leadoff presence
New York Yankees
- Aaron Judge: 34 HR, .360 AVG; 17-game on-base streak
- Giancarlo Stanton: 3-run HR on Tuesday; heating up
- Austin Wells: Homered in three straight games
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Mariners | Yankees |
|---|---|---|
| Team ERA | 3.87 | 4.12 |
| Batting Average | .247 | .260 |
| Home Runs | 121 | 130 |
| Bullpen ERA | 3.20 | 4.45 |
| Runs/Game | 4.3 | 5.1 |
New York’s offense has surged recently, while Seattle leans on pitching and timely power.
The Yankees are riding offensive momentum and home-field advantage, but Schlittler’s debut adds uncertainty. Seattle’s pitching edge with Evans and a red-hot Raleigh could tilt the balance if New York’s bullpen falters.
Game Odds
Seattle Mariners 9.5
New York Yankees – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, July 8, 2025
