Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Location: 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
First Pitch: 1:35 PM EDT / 10:35 AM PDT
Surface: Natural grass — hitter‑friendly, especially to right‑center.
Weather Forecast
Temperature: 88°F
Humidity: 64%
Wind: 11 mph SW (blowing out toward right field)
Sky: Mostly sunny
Game Impact:
Boost to left‑handed power hitters.
Warm, humid air increases carry.
Citizens Bank Park already plays small → expect elevated run potential.
Team Form & Context
New York Yankees (59–45)
Recent Form: 6–4 in last 10
Road Record: Strong; lineup travels well
Offense: Top‑5 HR rate; elite right‑handed power
Pitching: Rotation inconsistent; bullpen top‑10
Motivation: In AL Wild Card position; chasing Orioles for AL East
Philadelphia Phillies (56–49)
Recent Form: 5–5 in last 10
Home Record: Strong; lineup thrives in CBP
Offense: Balanced power; strong left‑handed core
Pitching: Rotation middle‑tier; bullpen volatile
Motivation: In NL Wild Card mix; home series vs. contender is crucial
Injury Reports
New York Yankees
Aaron Judge (OF): Day‑to‑day, minor hip tightness
Gerrit Cole (RHP): 15‑day IL, elbow fatigue
Anthony Rizzo (1B): Out, back soreness
Oswald Peraza (INF): Day‑to‑day, ankle sprain
Philadelphia Phillies
Bryce Harper (1B/OF): Day‑to‑day, calf tightness
Taijuan Walker (RHP): 15‑day IL, shoulder inflammation
Orion Kerkering (RHP): Out, forearm strain
Brandon Marsh (OF): Day‑to‑day, wrist soreness
Pitching Breakdown
Will Warren – RHP, Yankees
2026 Form: Solid mid‑rotation arm; strong slider usage
Last 3 Starts:
5.2 IP, 2 ER vs. TB
6.0 IP, 3 ER vs. TOR
4.1 IP, 4 ER vs. BOS
Strengths: Good strikeout ability; induces weak contact
Weaknesses: Occasional command lapses; struggles vs. left‑handed power
Matchup Outlook: Phillies’ left‑handed core (Harper, Schwarber, Stott) is a tough assignment.
Cristopher Sánchez – LHP, Phillies
2026 Form: Breakout season; elite changeup
Last 3 Starts:
6.0 IP, 1 ER vs. MIA
5.2 IP, 3 ER vs. ATL
7.0 IP, 2 ER vs. CHC
Strengths: Ground‑ball machine; excellent vs. right‑handed hitters
Weaknesses: Vulnerable to elite power bats
Matchup Outlook: Yankees’ right‑handed sluggers (Judge, Stanton, Volpe) present a major challenge.
Key Player Matchups
Warren vs. Phillies’ Left‑Handed Core
Bryce Harper: Elite plate discipline; crushes elevated fastballs
Kyle Schwarber: Pull‑side power; CBP is perfect for his swing
Bryson Stott: Contact hitter; strong vs. sliders Advantage: Philadelphia
Sánchez vs. Yankees’ Right‑Handed Bats
Aaron Judge: MVP‑level production; destroys left‑handed pitching
Giancarlo Stanton: Still elite power; thrives vs. changeup‑heavy pitchers
Anthony Volpe: Speed threat; improving vs. lefties Advantage: New York
Bullpen Comparison
Yankees: Top‑10 ERA; strong leverage arms (Holmes, Kahnle, Trivino)
Phillies: Middle‑tier; Kerkering’s absence hurts Advantage: New York
Series History
Last three seasons: NYY leads 10–7
At Citizens Bank Park: Even 4–4
Yankees have won 3 of last 4 meetings.
Betting Trends
New York Yankees
Road Favorite: 60% ATS
Road Overs: 52%
Warren Starts: Yankees 6–4 last 10
Philadelphia Phillies
Home Underdog: 49% ATS
Home Overs: 57% (park boosts scoring)
Sánchez Starts: Phillies 6–4 last 10
Head‑to‑Head Totals
Overs: 5 of last 7
Yankees ML: Won 6 of last 10
Game Odds
New York Yankees 8
Philadelphia Phillies – 160
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 25, 2026
