Preview: Marlins, Yankees Set for Sunday Night Rubber Match

NEW YORK (Interstat) — The Miami Marlins and New York Yankees will conclude their three-game series under the lights at Yankee Stadium on Sunday afternoon, with both teams looking to carry early-season momentum into the matchup.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. EDT under cloudy skies with temperatures around 67 degrees.

The series is tied after the Yankees (6-1) rolled to an 8-2 victory Friday behind a strong start from Will Warren and home runs from Aaron Judge and Ben Rice, before the Marlins (5-2) evened it with a 5-4 win Saturday.

Sunday’s pitching matchup features a contrast in early results. The Marlins are expected to start left-hander Max Fried (2-0), while the Yankees will counter with right-hander Chris Paddack (0-1).

A player to watch for Miami is second baseman Xavier Edwards, who is 10 for 26 (.385) to start the season. He homered in Friday’s loss. For New York, Warren will be available out of the bullpen after his six-inning, six-strikeout performance in the series opener.

Despite the Yankees’ strong start and home-field advantage, statistical projections present a split view. Interstat’s game simulator predicts an 8-5 Marlins victory, while its ELO rating system gives the Yankees a 64.8% probability to win. Betting markets list New York as a 1.5-run favorite with an over/under of 8 runs.

Following the game, the Marlins head home to open a four-game set with the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. The Yankees remain home to host the Athletics for a three-game series starting Tuesday.

Probable Starting Pitchers: MIA – LHP Max Fried (2-0). NYY – RHP Chris Paddack (0-1).