Yankees vs Braves predictions
Looking ahead to the Yankees’ matchup against the Braves, a few names immediately jump out for New York. Aaron Judge is locked in right now—you just can’t ignore the noise he’s making at the plate this season. I can see him smashing another homer in this one, adding to his league-leading total, and driving in runs like clockwork, maybe crossing the plate himself once or twice. Cody Bellinger also feels like a safe bet for a multi-hit game—he’s been seeing the ball well lately and should continue to make some noise in the box. And don’t sleep on Giancarlo Stanton, because you know he’s got the power to turn any pitch around and make it count, especially when he catches one out over the plate. Will Warren on the mound seems set to grind out a solid five innings and rack up a handful of strikeouts, giving the Yankees a fighting chance early.
Of course, Atlanta’s got some weapons of their own—buckle up if you’re a Braves fan. Matt Olson has that sweet swing working, and I wouldn’t be surprised at all if he adds another dinger to his stat line and brings a couple more runners home. Ronald Acuna Jr. is always a headache for opposing pitchers with his knack for getting on base and swiping the occasional bag; he feels due for a run or two in this game, maybe even driving in a teammate with a crafty hit. Don’t sleep on Ozzie Albies either. He consistently finds a way to be in the middle of the action, whether that’s turning a single into a run or flashing some glove out in the field, so expect him to put some pressure on New York. On the mound, Joey Wentz has had his ups and downs, but he’s shown flashes—figuring he’ll go just under five innings, maybe giving up a three-spot while keeping the Braves close.
This one feels closer than the records suggest. The Yankees are desperate to snap their losing skid, and with Judge and Bellinger firing on all cylinders, they’ve got plenty of juice in the lineup to push for a win. But Atlanta proved in game one that they’re not backing down, and with Olson and Acuna clicking, this could turn into a slugfest. Gut feeling? New York’s bats finally wake up and claw out a hard-fought win, snapping that three-game slide—though don’t be shocked if it’s a nail-biter right down to the last pitch.
