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The Yankees have been rolling, winners of three straight and seven of their last ten, and they carry that momentum into Citizens Bank Park against a Phillies team that has dropped four in a row and needs to find something fast. New York sits just two games back in the division race, close enough that every win sharpens the picture. Philadelphia, meanwhile, is 5.5 games back and cannot afford to let a skid like this one deepen.

Ben Rice has been the engine of the Yankees offense, hitting .271 with 30 home runs and 71 RBI — numbers that put him among the most productive hitters in the American League. On the other side, Kyle Schwarber has been a force all season with 33 home runs and 61 RBI, and Bryce Harper brings .251 with 21 home runs and 61 runs scored to a lineup that is capable of erupting on any given night. The Phillies need their big bats to wake up. The Yankees need to prove the winning is more than a short run.

New York Yankees at Philadelphia Phillies Game Information

Game Date: July 26, 2026
Game Time: 07:20 PM ET
TV Channel: MLB.TV – New York Yankees and NBC Universo – East
Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Two games back in the division, the Yankees are close enough that a strong showing here carries real weight. Philadelphia, sitting 5.5 games out, is in a different kind of pressure — a four-game losing streak against a team playing its best baseball of the past two weeks is a difficult draw. The most recent meeting between these clubs produced a 1-0 Yankees win at Citizens Bank Park, a result that underscores how fine the margins have been. Pitching has dominated this matchup, and there is no reason to expect that to change.

Philadelphia Phillies Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 56-49
Home Record: 27-27
Away Record: 29-22
Division Record: 10-13
Streak: 4 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .533

New York Yankees Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 59-45
Home Record: 26-23
Away Record: 33-22
Division Record: 15-9
Streak: 3 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .567

Stat Leaders

Philadelphia Phillies (56-49, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Bryan De La Cruz, 0.600
RBI Leader: Kyle Schwarber, 61 RBI
Home Run Leader: Kyle Schwarber, 33 HR
Runs Leader: Trea Turner, 70 Runs
Hits Leader: Brandon Marsh, 105 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Trea Turner, 17 SB
ERA Leader: Jhoan Duran, 1.29 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Jesús Luzardo, 152 K
Wins Leader: Cristopher Sánchez, 12 W
Saves Leader: Jhoan Duran, 24 SV

New York Yankees (59-45, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Ben Rice, 0.271
RBI Leader: Ben Rice, 71 RBI
Home Run Leader: Ben Rice, 30 HR
Runs Leader: Ben Rice, 66 Runs
Hits Leader: Ben Rice, 100 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jazz Chisholm Jr., 27 SB
ERA Leader: Angel Chivilli, 0.77 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Cam Schlittler, 157 K
Wins Leader: Cam Schlittler, 10 W
Saves Leader: David Bednar, 20 SV

What to Watch For

Jesús Luzardo took the loss in his last start against New York, allowing one run on three hits across seven innings while striking out nine — a performance that was excellent by most measures but still resulted in a defeat. That kind of outing, where the pitcher does nearly everything right and still comes away empty, tends to sharpen focus. Luzardo has 152 strikeouts on the season and remains one of the more dangerous arms Philadelphia can put forward. How he responds here matters for the Phillies’ rotation picture.

For New York, Cam Schlittler leads the staff with 157 strikeouts and ten wins, and the bullpen has Angel Chivilli posting a 0.77 ERA — a number that makes late-game leads feel considerably safer. David Bednar has 20 saves to anchor the back end.

Cody Bellinger is listed as day-to-day with a leg issue, which bears watching for the Yankees lineup. If he is out, it creates an opening for others to step into a larger role. Trea Turner has scored 70 runs and stolen 17 bases for Philadelphia, and his ability to manufacture pressure on the bases could be exactly what a struggling offense needs to reset its rhythm.

Philadelphia Phillies Injury Report

Lou Trivino III – Back (D15) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed RHP Lou Trivino on the 15-day injured list with a right thoracic muscle spasm.
Brad Keller – Elbow (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies transferred RHP Brad Keller to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow UCL tear.
Garrett Stubbs – Wrist (D10) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed C Garrett Stubbs on the 15-day injured list due to left wrist inflammation.
Johan Rojas – Elbow (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed OF Johan Rojas on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow UCL repair.
Rafael Marchán – Knee (D10) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed C Rafael Marchán on the 10-day injured list with patellar tendinitis in his left knee.
Adolis García – Lat (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed OF Adolis García on the 60-day injured list with a right latissimus dorsi tear.
Tanner Banks – Forearm (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies transferred LHP Tanner Banks to the 60-day injured list with a left forearm strain.

New York Yankees Injury Report

Aaron Judge – Rib (D60) – The New York Yankees transferred OF Aaron Judge to the 60-day injured list with a stress fracture of his right rib.
Clarke Schmidt – Elbow (D60) – The New York Yankees placed RHP Clarke Schmidt on the 60-day injured list as he continues his rehab from internal brace surgery.
Giancarlo Stanton – Leg (D10) – The New York Yankees placed DH Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day injured list.
Carlos Rodón – Elbow (D15) – The New York Yankees placed LHP Carlos Rodón on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.
Cody Bellinger – Leg (Day-to-Day) – Bellinger left Saturday’s (Jul. 25) game against the Phillies due to right leg injury.

Philadelphia Phillies Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 26, 2026 vs New York Yankees
July 27, 2026 at Miami Marlins
July 28, 2026 at Miami Marlins
July 29, 2026 at Miami Marlins
July 31, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
August 01, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
August 02, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
August 03, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
August 04, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
August 05, 2026 vs Washington Nationals

New York Yankees Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 26, 2026 at Philadelphia Phillies
July 27, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
July 28, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
July 29, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
July 30, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
July 31, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
August 01, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
August 02, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
August 03, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 04, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals

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