Phillies vs Yankees: How to Watch Phillies vs Yankees Game Today
Phillies vs Yankees Today: Game Snapshot
Tonight, the New York Yankees (56–46) face the Philadelphia Phillies (58–44) at Yankee Stadium, marking the first game of a pivotal interleague series. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. ET, streamed on MLB Network, YES Network, and available on Apple TV+ and WFAN/WADO radio.
Phillies vs Yankees: Starting Pitchers
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Yankees: Rookie Will Warren (6–5, 4.91 ERA), strong at home but inconsistent on the road.
- Phillies: Veteran Taijuan Walker (3–5, ~4.00 ERA), more effective in relief than as starter. Expect the Yankees to capitalize on his tendency to concede big hits.
Phillies vs Yankees games Today: Lineups to Watch
Phillies Games Starting Lineup:
Trea Turner (SS), Kyle Schwarber (DH), Bryce Harper (1B), Nick Castellanos (RF), J.T. Realmuto (C), Brandon Marsh (CF), Max Kepler (LF), Otto Kemp (3B), Bryson Stott (2B)
Yankees Game Starting Lineup:
Trent Grisham (CF), Aaron Judge (RF), Cody Bellinger (LF), Giancarlo Stanton (DH), Jazz Chisholm Jr. (2B), Paul Goldschmidt (1B), Austin Wells (C), Anthony Volpe (SS), Oswald Peraza (3B)
Strategy & Storylines
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Phillies seek momentum after a dramatic loss and five home runs against the Red Sox. They trail the Mets narrowly in the NL East.
- Yankees are trying to rebound after defensive lapses. Manager Aaron Boone highlighted the acquisition of Ryan McMahon to stabilize third base and bolster infield defense.
Predictions & Betting Insights
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ML Predictions: Coverage from pundits favors the Phillies (+54% win probability) underdogs Yankees sit around 46%. Scoreline predictions hover around Yankees 5, Phillies 4.
- Best Bets: Analysts suggest a Phillies moneyline play with Walker under 3.5 strikeouts also a possible value bet. Total runs trending under 9.0–9.5.
- Lines: Phillies at 124 ML Yankees +106. Spread Yankees +1.5. Total set at 9.0 with over slightly favored.
Why This Game Matters
This series matchup has playoff implications. The Phillies are chasing the Mets in the NL East while the Yankees currently trailing in AL East need wins at home to make up ground. This interleague clash could be decisive heading into August.