Yankees Aim for Fifth Straight Win as Cubs Look to Upset Bronx Bombers
It’s Friday night under the lights at Yankee Stadium, and the buzz is palpable as the New York Yankees get set to host the Chicago Cubs in what promises to be a thrilling interleague showdown. July 11 marks the beginning of a three-game series between two high-powered teams both hungry to gain ground in their respective divisions.
The Yankees are coming in hot, riding a four-game winning streak after a gutsy extra-innings win over the Seattle Mariners. That 6-5 walk-off, powered by Aaron Judge’s clutch sacrifice fly, shows that New York is finding ways to win, even when the offense sputters early. At 52-41, the Yankees are sitting second in the AL East and thriving at home with a 29-17 record.
On the mound for New York is lefty Carlos Rodón, who brings a solid 9-6 record and a 3.30 ERA into the matchup. He’s been consistent all season, logging over 110 innings with 127 strikeouts. While his last outing wasn’t his sharpest — giving up six earned runs in five innings against the Mets — Rodón is known for bouncing back strong, and he’ll be looking to do just that in front of the home crowd.
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The Cubs, however, aren’t here to play the role of spoiler — they’re contenders in their own right. With a 55-38 record, they lead the NL Central and are coming off an 8-1 statement win over the Twins. They’re sending Chris Flexen to the hill — a surprising spark this season with a 5-0 record and an absurdly low 0.83 ERA. Though he’s only pitched 32.2 innings in relief so far, this will be his first start of 2025. Flexen will need to keep the Yankees’ bats quiet, no small task with Aaron Judge lurking, already with 34 homers and 77 RBIs this season.
Speaking of Judge, he remains the offensive centerpiece for New York. Batting an eye-popping .356, he’s a constant threat to go deep. Vegas has him at +145 to homer in tonight’s game, and with the way he’s been swinging it, that feels like a fair bet.
On the Cubs’ side, Kyle Tucker is doing serious damage at the plate. Batting .284 with 17 homers and 55 RBIs, Tucker has hit safely in five straight games. He’s been a spark plug in the middle of the Cubs’ lineup and could be a difference-maker tonight.
Oddsmakers have the Yankees as -178 favorites, while the Cubs are +149 underdogs. The over/under is set at nine runs — and considering both teams' recent scoring outbursts, taking the over might be the bold but logical play. New York has won seven of the last 10 meetings between these two clubs, but this is baseball — and the unexpected is always around the corner.
First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. ET in the Bronx. Whether you're betting, watching, or just love the game, this is one you won’t want to miss.
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