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NY Yankees (59-45) at Philadelphia (56-49)
- When: Jul 26 2026, 7:20 PM
- Where: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
- TV: NBC/Peacock
NY Yankees vs Philadelphia MLB Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Philadelphia -197
Runline: Philadelphia -1.5 (+120)
Total: 8.0
The Yankees have spent the weekend treating Citizens Bank Park like it’s their vacation home, stealing the first two games while the Phillies’ bats have apparently been left in airport security. Now Philadelphia gets one last chance to avoid the dreaded home sweep.
Bronx Confidence
New York has won five of its last six games and keeps finding timely offense. Austin Wells has crushed three homers in his last nine games, Jasson Dominguez keeps flashing power, and Cody Bellinger delivered the go-ahead RBI before exiting with a tight hamstring. Even if Bellinger isn’t 100 percent, this lineup has been doing enough to frustrate opposing pitchers.
Philly Needs Life
The Phillies have dropped six of their last eight games since the All-Star break, and scoring runs has suddenly become a part-time job. Kyle Schwarber, Bryan De La Cruz and J.T. Realmuto each collected two hits Saturday, but seven hits only turned into one lonely run. That’s not exactly a winning business model.
Luckily for Philadelphia, Cristopher Sanchez (12-4, 2.65 ERA) gets the ball. He remains one of the National League’s most reliable starters despite allowing three runs against the Dodgers his last time out. The only concern? He’s struggled against the Yankees in limited action, posting a 10.80 ERA across two career appearances.
Warren’s Opportunity
Will Warren (7-4, 4.00 ERA) returns to the rotation after a brief bullpen appearance. He allowed just one run over five innings in his previous start and has quietly become a dependable option, though he owns a 4.91 ERA in two career starts versus Philadelphia.
LVSB Prediction
The Yankees have all the momentum, but asking them to complete a sweep against one of baseball’s best left-handers feels greedy. Sanchez should finally cool New York’s offense, while the Phillies scratch together enough runs to remind everyone they still exist.
Final Score: Phillies 5, Yankees 2
Lean: Philadelphia -1.5 (+120)
Total: Under 8.0 (-115)
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