NY Yankees (21-16) at Athletics (20-18)
- When: May 9 2025, 10:05 PM
- Where: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento
- Where to watch: NBCS-CA
New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics – The Battle for Mediocrity
Moneyline: Yankees (-150)
Total: 10.5
Welcome to West Sacramento, the land of dreams, where the Yankees and Athletics are set to duke it out in a series that promises… well, something, probably. The Yankees are bringing their 21-16 record, which is impressive until you realize they’re a lackluster 8-8 on the road. It’s like they forget how to hit when they leave Yankee Stadium. On the mound for New York is Will Warren (1-2, 5.65 ERA), who’s been giving up runs like they’re free samples at Costco.
Across the diamond, the Athletics are holding strong at 20-18, which is shocking for a team that treats defense like a rumor. They’re 7-11 at home, making their fans wish they were still locked out of the stadium. Starting for Oakland is Osvaldo Bido (2-2, 4.71 ERA), who’s just good enough to not get booed off the mound… most days.
The Athletics’ strategy this season is simple: Out-hit the opponent or lose miserably. They’re 17-4 when they get more hits than their rivals. Unfortunately, that strategy falls apart when you’re not actually hitting, which explains the 7-11 home record. Meanwhile, the Yankees’ secret weapon, Aaron Judge, is still mashing with 12 home runs. If you squint hard enough, you might just see the ball leaving the park in West Sacramento.
The last 10 games tell the tale: the A’s went 6-4 with a solid .274 batting average, but they still got outscored overall. The Yankees? An uninspiring 5-5, yet they somehow outscored their opponents by 23 runs. It’s like they’re winning big or losing in the most annoying way possible just by a run.
Prediction:
In this clash of average, the Yankees should come out on top. Even if Will Warren gives up a few, the Bronx Bombers have more firepower to counter the A’s shaky pitching.
Final Score Prediction: Yankees 7, Athletics 4
Expect Judge to remind Oakland why he gets paid the big bucks, while the Athletics’ fans look for the nearest exit.
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
