New York Yankees vs Arizona Diamondbacks Picks and Predictions April 2nd 2025

A Hot Start for the Diamondbacks

Eugenio Suarez is off to a powerful start this season. Leading the majors with five home runs in his first five games, the Arizona Diamondbacks are hoping to see their third baseman continue his hot streak when they visit the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. Suarez, who lifted the D-backs to a 7-5 victory in Tuesday’s series opener by hitting a 2-2 splitter into left field and capping a five-run eighth inning with his sixth career grand slam, said he wants to keep the momentum going. He now joins a rare group, as he is only the third player since 1900 to have each of his first five hits go for a homer.

After being acquired from the Seattle Mariners, Suarez produced a 30-homer season for the fifth time in his first season with Arizona in 2024. He hit just six homers through June 30 before heating up over the final three months. His five homers through five games are tied for the third-most in major league history, behind only Trevor Story (2016) and Larry Walker (1997).

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Yankees Look to Bounce Back

The New York Yankees are coming off a setback following their first loss after a dominant three-game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers. While Jasson Dominguez, Anthony Volpe, and Ben Rice contributed with homers, key hitters including Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, Aaron Judge, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. struggled, combining for 0-for-15 with nine strikeouts. Despite the rough night, the Yankees have already hit 18 homers this season—the most in MLB history through a team’s first four games—and are eager to bounce back on their home turf.

Pitching Matchups and Key Contributions

After Corbin Burnes pitched 4 1/3 innings in his Diamondbacks debut on Tuesday, right-hander Zac Gallen (0-1, 9.00 ERA) is scheduled to start on Wednesday for Arizona. Gallen, who allowed four runs on four hits in four innings last Thursday in a 10-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs, is 2-0 with 12 scoreless innings in his previous starts against the Yankees.

On the Yankees side, left-hander Carlos Rodon (1-0, 1.69 ERA) will make his 200th career appearance. Coming off a strong start to his third season with New York—after winning a career-high 16 games last season—Rodon allowed one run on four hits in 5 1/3 innings in Thursday’s 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. However, Rodon has struggled historically against the Diamondbacks, posting an 0-3 record with a 5.18 ERA in six career starts against them.

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What to Expect in This Showdown

The matchup promises high stakes as the Diamondbacks, led by a hot Eugenio Suarez, look to extend their offensive surge, while the Yankees aim to rebound and continue their record-setting home run pace. With both teams boasting dynamic offenses and intriguing pitching matchups, Wednesday’s game is set to deliver an exciting showdown in New York.