Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees Game 2 Prediction – 4/27/2025

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In the second game of their double-header on Sunday, April 27, the Toronto Blue Jays will face the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Both of these teams will go into this contest with their bullpens being a question mark, as they need to hope that they didn't overuse their bullpens in the opening game of the day. That could go a long way in determining which team comes out on top of this AL East clash.

Chris Bassitt will get the start for the Blue Jays in this Game 2 on Sunday. Bassitt is 2-1 so far this season with an ERA of 1.88. While some regression is expected with Bassitt's ERA as the season goes on, he has been sensational for Toronto to this point in the year. His last start was his only bad outing of the season so far, as he gave up four earned runs against the Astros, and he will look to bounce back here.

For the Yankees, it will be Clarke Schmidt taking the ball in this contest. Schmidt is 0-1 on the year with a dismal 7.45 ERA. Schmidt has just two starts under his belt early in the season, but he has given up three or more earned runs in both of those starts and will look to steady the ship in this matchup from the Bronx.

Quick Takes Toronto Blue Jays:

Chris Bassitt's 90.7-mph velocity on his fastball this year is a notable 1.9-mph decline from last year's 92.6-mph mark.

• Velocity is a key component to fastball success in generating strikeouts and preventing runs, so a pitcher whose velocity decreases will likely see worse results.

Quick Takes New York Yankees:

Clarke Schmidt is an extreme flyball pitcher (33.4% FB% via the leading projection system, THE BAT) and will be disadvantaged pitching in the #3 HR venue in Major League Baseball in today's game.

• This pitcher's skill set does not match up particularly well with the park he's in today, which may lead to worse-than-usual performance.

Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees Game 2 Prediction

Predicted Final Score: Toronto Blue Jays 4.51, New York Yankees 5.1

• Date: April 27, 2025
• Venue: Yankee Stadium
• Starting Pitchers:
  • Chris Bassitt - Blue Jays
  • Clarke Schmidt - Yankees

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