Ny Yankees vs Colorado Rockies Picks and Predictions August 25th 2024

The Rockies and Yankees face off in an interleague matchup at 1:35 PM ET on Sunday. This one is being played at Yankee Stadium in New York, and the Rockies are 5th in the NL West with an overall record of 48-82. The Yankees are 1st in the AL East with a record of 76-54.

New York is currently favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -285 compared to the Rockies at +233. Sunday’s pitching matchup is Austin Gomber for the Rockies and Marcus Stroman for the Yankees. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.

Colorado is sending left-hander Austin Gomber to the mound today as he faces the Yankees on the road. Gomber has made 24 starts this season and has a record of 4-8 with a 4.64 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Gomber has a WHIP of 1.28 and has turned in nine quality starts. In his 24 outings, Gomber has allowed a total of 25 home runs. Most recently, he picked up the win against the Nationals, going seven innings and giving up just one earned run. Before that, he had given up at least five earned runs in three straight starts.

So far this season, the Rockies offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. However, they have been much better at home, averaging 4.9 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .243, which is 12th in the league, and their team on-base percentage is .305. The Rockies have been good at putting the ball in play, as their team BABIP is the 3rd best in the league.

Michael Toglia and Brenton Doyle are tied for the team lead with 21 homers, with Toglia batting just .225 and Doyle at .269. Doyle has gone 6/20 in his last five games with three runs scored and one homer. Toglia is also on a three-game hitting streak.

New York is sending Marcus Stroman to the mound today, and he is coming off a start in which he didn’t give up a run. Against the Tigers on August 18th, Stroman went six innings, giving up just four hits and two walks. He finished with five strikeouts in the outing. Stroman’s record for the season is 8-6, and his ERA is 3.82. Looking at his home/away splits, Stroman is 5-1 on the road with a 3.1 ERA. At home, his record is 3-5, and his ERA is 6.09. For the year, he has made eight quality starts.

Not only are the Yankees the top home run hitting team in the league, but they also have the league’s best offense, averaging 5.1 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.4 runs per contest. Overall, they are the league’s best team in terms of on-base percentage and OPS. The Yankees also have the league’s top two home run hitters in Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, with Judge leading the league with 49 homers and Soto at 36. Judge also has the most RBIs in the league, with 119.

In his last seven games, Judge has gone 8/25 with five homers and eight RBIs. Giancarlo Stanton and Gleyber Torres are both on hitting streaks for the Yankees, with Stanton at three games and Torres at four.

Aaron Judge is on the brink of a significant milestone as the New York Yankees host the Colorado Rockies in the final game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon. After just missing his 50th home run of the season in Saturday’s 9-2 loss, Judge is ready to make history and further cement his place among baseball’s elite.

Judge’s Pursuit of 50 Home Runs

With 49 home runs already under his belt this season, Judge is aiming for his third 50-homer campaign in just nine years in the majors. On Friday, he launched his 49th homer in the sixth inning, continuing to impress fans and former players alike. Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez recently described Judge as a “unicorn” for his exceptional physical attributes and rare talent.

Judge had been on fire leading up to Saturday, hitting eight homers during an 11-game hitting streak where he batted .439 (18-for-41). Despite his hot streak, he was held in check on Saturday, going hitless in four at-bats, which ended his streak and delayed his quest for 50 home runs.

Rockies Look to Win Rare Road Series

The Rockies, who have struggled on the road this season with a 19-49 record, are in a good position to win just their third road series of the year after a strong performance on Saturday. Colorado racked up 13 hits, with standout contributions from several players.

Jake Cave, a former minor league teammate of Judge’s, had a career night, collecting four hits and falling just a triple short of the cycle. He also drove in three runs, making the most of his first game action in a week.

Nolan Jones also drove in three runs for Colorado, while Michael Toglia homered, reached base four times, and scored four runs, contributing to the Rockies’ offensive outburst.

Pitching Matchup: Gomber vs. Stroman

The Rockies will send left-hander Austin Gomber (4-8, 4.64 ERA) to the mound, hoping to keep Judge and the Yankees in check. Gomber has struggled in the first inning this season, allowing 28 runs in that frame alone. However, he’s coming off a strong outing against the Washington Nationals, where he allowed just one run on three hits over seven innings in a 3-1 victory.

Gomber’s only previous start against the Yankees came on July 14, 2023, when he allowed two runs over six innings to earn a win. He’ll look to build on that success as he faces a dangerous Yankees lineup.

New York will counter with right-hander Marcus Stroman (8-6, 3.82 ERA), who will be making his third consecutive start on extended rest. Stroman seems to be getting back on track after a six-start winless streak, allowing just one run over 11 innings combined in his last two starts against the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers.

Stroman has a solid track record against Colorado, holding a 4-2 record with a 2.79 ERA in seven career starts against the Rockies. The Yankees will lean on his experience and consistency as they aim to bounce back and secure the series win.

Yankees and Rockies Set for Series Finale Showdown

As the Yankees and Rockies prepare for the series finale, all eyes will be on Aaron Judge as he chases his 50th home run of the season. With both teams looking to close out the series on a high note, the pitching duel between Gomber and Stroman will be a key factor in the outcome. Whether Judge reaches his milestone or the Rockies pull off a rare road series win, Sunday’s game promises to be an exciting conclusion to the weekend series.

Look for the Yankees to come out on top in today’s matchup vs. the Rockies, and we are leaning towards taking them on the money line. As for how we would play the over/under line, we would go with the over, as this is our highest projected scoring game of the day. The Yankees offense has the best home run projection in the league, and Marcus Stroman has the 2nd best innings pitched projection among today’s starters.