Cleveland Guardians vs New York Yankees

Gerrit Cole is returning from injury/absence and his numbers are pristine (0.00 ERA, 0.71 WHIP in 12.2 IP). The Yankees are a top-tier team (36-24, 3.29 ERA, 3.6 RA/G) with a powerful lineup — Ben Rice has a 1.047 OPS and 17 HR, Chisholm and Grisham are both hot (🔥), and the team is scoring 7.2 R/G in the L5. Cleveland's Gavin Williams is excellent (3.07 ERA, 88 K), but CLE hits RHP at only .223/.677, and Yankee Stadium's favorable dimensions add offense. The Yankees' combination of pitching depth, run-scoring surge, and home advantage tips this clearly their way.