July 24, 2026 Updated 3:18 pm EDT
The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees square off in the first of a three-game series on Friday at Citizens Bank Park, at 6:45 p.m. ET. Jesus Luzardo (9-4, 3.43 ERA) gets the start for the Phillies, who are 56-47 this season and second in the NL East. Cam Schlittler (9-6, 2.20 ERA) is starting for the Yankees, who are 57-45 and second in the AL East.
How to watch New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia PhilliesYankees vs. Phillies odds
Favorite Moneyline: Phillies -145
Underdog Moneyline: Yankees +118
Total: 7.5
Total Over Odds: -102
Total Under Odds: -118
Injury reportsPhillies
Garrett Stubbs: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Lou Trivino: 15 Day IL (Back), Brad Keller: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Tanner Banks: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Johan Rojas: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Adolis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Lat), Rafael Marchan: day-to-day (Knee)
Yankees
Giancarlo Stanton: 10 Day IL (Leg), Carlos Rodon: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Aaron Judge: 60 Day IL (Rib), Clarke Schmidt: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Stats to know
Bryce Harper is hitting for a .256 BA, .363 OBP and .493 SLG with a 21% strikeout rate and a 14.5% walk rate. His OPS is .856 and he has scored 61 runs. In 433 plate appearances, he has hit 21 home runs (18th in MLB) and driven in 60 runs.
In 439 plate appearances, Kyle Schwarber has slashed .248/.362/.547 this season. He has hit 33 long balls (2nd in MLB) and driven in 61 runs (20th in MLB) with a strikeout rate of 35.1% and a walk rate of 14.1%. He has come around to score 60 times.
Ben Rice is hitting for a .277 BA, .366 OBP and .590 SLG with a 23.6% strikeout rate and an 11.8% walk rate. His OPS is .956, which ranks 2nd in MLB, and he has scored 66 runs. In 415 plate appearances, he has hit 30 home runs (4th in MLB) and driven in 71 runs (5th in MLB).
In 426 plate appearances, Cody Bellinger has posted a 16.2% strikeout rate and a 12.7% walk rate while slashing .256/.347/.417 with 11 home runs, 52 RBIs and 52 runs scored. He has stolen 10 bases on 15 attempts.
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Jul 24, 2026
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