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The Yankees have been one of baseball’s better road teams all season, and they’re carrying that momentum into Citizens Bank Park against a Phillies club that has dropped three straight and needs to find answers fast. New York has gone 7-3 over its last ten games and won five consecutive road contests, the kind of form that makes opposing home crowds nervous regardless of the matchup.

Philadelphia has the talent to flip this quickly. Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with 33 home runs and 61 RBI, and Bryce Harper has crossed 21 home runs and 60 RBI while scoring 61 runs — two hitters capable of changing a game’s complexion in a single at-bat. On the other side, Ben Rice has quietly become one of the more productive hitters in the American League, batting .274 with 30 home runs and 71 RBI, while Cody Bellinger has contributed 11 home runs, 52 RBI, and 52 runs scored.

Zack Wheeler anchors a Phillies rotation that has the ceiling to shut down any lineup. The Yankees counter with a pitching staff that has been stingy enough to keep New York in the thick of the AL East race. Both teams have reasons to push hard here.

New York Yankees at Philadelphia Phillies Game Information

Game Date: July 25, 2026
Game Time: 06:05 PM ET
TV Channel: YES Network, NBC Sports Philadelphia, and MLB.TV – New York Yankees
Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

The Yankees sit two games back in the AL East, close enough that every series carries weight. Philadelphia, 5.5 games out in its own division, cannot afford to let a three-game losing streak deepen into something more damaging — not against a team playing this well. New York’s road record of 32-22 is among the better marks in the league, and the Phillies’ home ledger of 27-26 offers no guarantee of safety. A quality opponent arriving in good form is exactly the kind of test that reveals where a team actually stands.

Philadelphia Phillies Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 56-48
Home Record: 27-26
Away Record: 29-22
Division Record: 10-13
Streak: 3 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .538

New York Yankees Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 58-45
Home Record: 26-23
Away Record: 32-22
Division Record: 15-9
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .563

Stat Leaders

Philadelphia Phillies (56-48, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Bryan De La Cruz, 0.500
RBI Leader: Kyle Schwarber, 61 RBI
Home Run Leader: Kyle Schwarber, 33 HR
Runs Leader: Trea Turner, 69 Runs
Hits Leader: Brandon Marsh, 105 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Trea Turner, 17 SB
ERA Leader: Jhoan Duran, 1.32 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Jesús Luzardo, 152 K
Wins Leader: Cristopher Sánchez, 12 W
Saves Leader: Jhoan Duran, 24 SV

New York Yankees (58-45, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Ben Rice, 0.274
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, 0.79 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Cam Schlittler, 157 K
Wins Leader: Cam Schlittler, 10 W
Saves Leader: David Bednar, 19 SV

What to Watch For

Zack Wheeler is the most compelling figure on the mound for Philadelphia right now. His 2.16 ERA and 117 strikeouts through ten wins represent the kind of sustained excellence that gives a struggling team a genuine reset opportunity. When Wheeler is on, the Phillies’ offense doesn’t need to carry the load — it just needs to do enough.

For New York, the injury absences of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton have pushed others into larger roles, and Ben Rice has answered. Thirty home runs and 71 RBI from a player who wasn’t a household name entering the season is a real development, not a fluke. José Caballero adds a different dimension with 23 stolen bases and 10 home runs, giving the Yankees lineup both pop and speed.

Trea Turner gives Philadelphia its own speed element — 17 stolen bases and 69 runs scored — and his ability to manufacture pressure at the top of the order is something the Yankees will need to account for. If Wheeler and the Phillies’ bullpen, anchored by Jhoan Duran’s 1.32 ERA and 24 saves, can contain New York’s lineup, Philadelphia has a clear path back to winning baseball.

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 (D15) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed LHP Tanner Banks on the 15-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.

Philadelphia Phillies Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 25, 2026 vs New York Yankees
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

New York Yankees Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 25, 2026 at Philadelphia Phillies
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

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