The New York Yankees, riding a five-game winning streak, are set to face the Chicago White Sox on Friday, August 29, 2025. The highly anticipated game features a pitching showdown between the Yankees’ Carlos Rodon and the White Sox’s Yoendrys Gomez. Fans can catch the action at 7:40 p.m. ET from Rate Field in Chicago, with broadcast coverage on CHSN and YES.
Key Matchup Insights
- Pitching Duel: Carlos Rodon (14-7, 3.24 ERA) for the Yankees versus Yoendrys Gomez (3-1, 4.73 ERA) for the White Sox.
- Betting Odds: The Yankees are favored at -220 on the moneyline, with a total set at 9 runs.
- Recent Form: The Yankees are on a hot streak, while the White Sox are looking to rebound.
Probable Starting Pitchers
Carlos Rodon will take the mound for the Yankees, bringing a 14-7 record and a 3.24 ERA to the game. In his 27 starts this season, Rodon has recorded 172 strikeouts over 158.1 innings, holding opponents to a .184 batting average. He has been consistent, aiming for his fifth consecutive start of five or more innings.
On the other side, the White Sox will counter with Yoendrys Gomez. Gomez, in his fourth start of the season, holds a 3-1 record with a 4.73 ERA. In his last outing, he pitched 4.2 scoreless innings. Throughout the season, he has an 8.1 K/9 rate and has limited opponents to a .238 batting average.
Betting Analysis and Predictions
The Yankees enter the game as strong favorites with a moneyline of -227, while the White Sox are underdogs at +186. The projected total for the game is 9 runs. Experts predict a close contest, with a score prediction of Yankees 6, White Sox 5, and a total of over 9 runs.
Key Player Performances
For the Yankees, Aaron Judge continues to lead the team with a .323 batting average, 41 home runs, and 95 RBIs. Cody Bellinger is also having a strong season, batting .283 with 26 home runs and 41 walks. Trent Grisham has contributed significantly with 27 home runs.
On the White Sox side, Lenyn Sosa leads the team with 17 home runs and 60 RBIs, boasting a .270 batting average. Miguel Vargas is another key hitter, with 14 home runs and a .234 batting average.
Betting Trends
The Yankees have been strong performers as favorites, winning 57.1% of games when favored. They have also performed well in their last 10 games, with an ATS record of 7-3. The White Sox, conversely, have struggled as underdogs, winning only 35.6% of games when not favored. Their recent ATS record is also 7-3.
How to Watch
The game is scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:40 p.m. ET. It will be broadcast on CHSN and YES. Fans can also follow live updates and box scores through Fox Sports.
Let´s go White Sox!