Chicago Cubs @ New York Yankees - July 12, 2025

Alright, baseball fanatics! Tonight’s the night we’ve been waiting for. The New York Yankees are squaring off against the Chicago Cubs, and let me tell you, I can already feel that electric atmosphere pulsating through the city. As a die-hard Yankees fan, it’s hard to hide my excitement! And let’s face it: when our boys are on the field, there’s nothing else that matters.

Looking at tonight’s matchup, it’s pretty clear we’ve got a solid showdown ahead. The Yankees have been averaging about 5.2 runs per game with an impressive 8.8 hits—these guys know how to get on base! With a batting average of .251 and an OBP slugging percentage over 77%, they’re poised to put up some serious numbers tonight. You can count on them putting pressure on the Cubs’ pitchers right from the first inning.

Now onto our visitors—the Chicago Cubs. They’ve been putting up some respectable stats as well; averaging around 5.5 runs and just shy of 9 hits per game is nothing to scoff at. Their batting average is just about .250 with an OBP slugging percentage hovering around 75%. They’ve clearly got talent in their lineup, but let’s be real here: they’ll need more than talent to take down the Bronx Bombers.

What we can expect in this game? Well, if recent history tells us anything—and it usually does—our Yanks will bring their A-game tonight and focus on being aggressive at the plate. Although both teams have similar run production statistics, I really believe that our home team has what it takes to outlast them in crucial situations.

Here comes my hot take: I predict that tonight’s final score will favor the Yankees decisively. I’m talking somewhere around a 6-3 finish in favor of New York! It might seem like a bold prediction given how evenly matched these two teams look statistically, but remember who we’re rooting for here! Plus, with our ace mentality during home games, confidence levels are through the roof!

As for that over/under line set lower than usual? I think they nailed it—it’s going to be under tonight. Sure, both teams have shown they can light up the scoreboard but don’t forget about those clutch pitching performances we’ve come to expect from our guys when playing under those bright lights at Yankee Stadium.

So there you have it—a passionate rundown of what lies ahead this evening as our beloved Yankees aim for another victory against those pesky Cubs. Get your jerseys ready (lucky one on deck!), grab some snacks, and prepare for an exhilarating night of baseball that only true fans can appreciate! Let’s go out there and show ‘em what we’re made of—Yankees all day long!