AL East Leaders meet NL West Contenders

The New York Yankees, riding high after an undefeated start, hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Yankees aimed to continue their dominance, while the Diamondbacks sought to improve their standing in the National League West.

Diamondbacks Seek to Upset the Bronx Bombers

The Arizona Diamondbacks entered the game looking to find consistency after splitting their series against the Chicago Cubs. Currently sitting fourth in the NL West, the Diamondbacks faced a tough challenge against a Yankees team eager to erase the memory of their world Series defeat. As of the end of the 2024 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers led the NL West, followed by the san Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants. The Diamondbacks needed a strong performance to climb the ranks.

Yankees’ Unbeaten Streak and “Torpedo” Bat Controversy

The Yankees’ early success was somewhat overshadowed by controversy surrounding their bats,nicknamed “Torpedo.” Despite the external noise,the team focused on maintaining their winning momentum. Their initial sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers placed them at the top of the American League East, a position they were keen to defend.

Pitching Matchup

The game featured a compelling pitching matchup:

• Yankees: Will warren
• Diamondbacks: Corbin Burnes

Projected Starting Lineups

Here are the anticipated lineups for both teams:

New York Yankees:

• Goldschmidt (1B)
• Bellinger (CF)
• Judge (RF)
• Chisholm Jr. (2B)
• Volpe (SS)
• wells (C)
• Domínguez (LF)
• Rice (DH)
• Cabrera (3B)

Arizona Diamondbacks:

• Carroll (RF)
• Marte (2B)
• Smith (D)
• Naylor (1B)
• Suárez (3b)
• Moreno (C)
• McCarthy (LF)
• Thomas (CF)
• Perdomo (SS)

Game Details and Broadcast Facts

For fans looking to catch the action, here are the essential details:

• Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
• Time: 5:05 PM (Central Mexico Time)
• Location: Yankee Stadium
• Streaming: Disney+