Yankees vs Athletics Picks and Prediction – 5/11/2025

On Sunday, the New York Yankees (21-16) face off against the Athletics (20-18) at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. Keep up to date with all the MLB action, with our expert MLB picks.

The Athletics come into this matchup on a two-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games prior to their first two games against the Yankees. In their narrow 6-5 defeat against the Mariners, Lawrence Butler was a bright spot for the Athletics, going 1-for-3 at the plate with a home run. He contributed both an RBI and a run scored, helping keep his team competitive throughout the game. So far this season, Brent Rooker and Tyler Soderstrom have emerged as the team’s top power hitters, each connecting for nine home runs, which currently leads the roster. Right behind them, Shea Langeliers has launched seven homers, making him third on the team in that category. Tyler Soderstrom has also been the most productive hitter when it comes to driving in runs, topping the A’s with 25 RBIs this year. Meanwhile, Jacob Wilson has set the pace for the club in batting average, posting an impressive .357 as he continues to deliver with consistency at the plate. Defensively, the Athletics have given up an average of 5.6 runs per game over their last five contests. Still, they’ve surprised many with their unexpectedly strong start to the season. As they head into a series against the Yankees, the A’s will aim to keep their offense rolling and build momentum with timely hits. On the year, the Athletics are averaging 4.3 runs scored per game—a number they’ll hope to boost as they seek to make a statement against tough competition.

New York enters this game on a two-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games prior to their first two games against the Athletics. In their recent 4-3 extra-innings victory against San Diego, Trent Grisham played a key role for the Yankees by going 1-for-1 at the plate, hitting a home run, driving in two runs, and scoring once himself. This season, Aaron Judge has been New York’s top power hitter, leading the team with 12 home runs. Grisham isn’t far behind, ranking second on the squad with 10 homers to his name so far. When it comes to driving in runs, Judge again tops the leaderboard for the Yankees with 34 RBIs this season. He’s also been the most consistent hitter on the team, currently holding an impressive .400 batting average. Defensively, New York has given up an average of 4 runs per game over their last five matchups, but their overall performance has kept them at the top of the AL East standings. As they prepare for a road trip to Sacramento, the Yankees hope to jumpstart their offense early in games. On the season as a whole, they’ve averaged 5.6 runs per game, showcasing a strong and productive lineup.

The Athletics will send Luis Severino to the mound as their starting pitcher. So far this season, Severino has a 1-3 record and a 3.62 ERA. He’ll be aiming to pick up his second win of the year and help his team slow down the Yankees’ offense. Meanwhile, the Yankees are hoping to jump out to a strong start at the plate. By stringing together some early hits, they aim to put pressure on Severino and increase their advantage at the top of the AL East standings. Final Score Prediction, New York Yankees win 6-2.