- Matchup: New York Yankees vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcasting: NBC Sports Philadelphia
- Betting Odds/Point Spread: New York Yankees (-152) vs Philadelphia Phillies (+126)
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The New York Yankees (58-45) are set to visit Citizens Bank Park this Sunday, aiming to secure a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies (56-48). The current moneyline favors the Yankees at -152, while the Phillies sit at +126. The over/under for this matchup has been established at 8.5 runs, with Will Warren and Cristopher Sanchez as the starting pitchers.
The Yankees have hit 153 doubles this season and launched 148 home runs. With a slugging percentage of .418, they have struck out 929 times and drawn 383 walks. As a unit, the New York Yankees score an average of 4.7 runs per game, currently placing them 10th in the Major Leagues. They have amassed 458 RBIs along with 798 hits so far, maintaining a batting average of .234 and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .314.
New York boasts an impressive team ERA of 3.35 this season, ranking 1st in the league, while their pitchers have struck out 915 batters. The Yankees’ pitching staff has allowed 102 home runs and yielded 392 runs overall (4th in MLB). They have walked 308 batters and currently hold a FIP of 3.70. Collectively, Yankees pitchers have allowed 770 hits (averaging 7.6 hits per 9 innings) and 341 earned runs, with a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.97 and a WHIP of 1.18.
The Yankees’ relievers have achieved a save percentage of 61.9% across 94 save situations, netting 26 saves but failing on 16 of 42 attempts. The relief corps has inherited 177 runners, with 24.3% scoring. Entering games with 119 baserunners on, the bullpen has also participated in 116 high-leverage situations. This season, a total of 342 relief pitchers have been used, resulting in 51 holds (ranking 19th in MLB).
With a defensive efficiency of 71.1%, the Yankees have converted 8,241 innings into outs, placing them 6th in MLB. They have accumulated 2,747 putouts, 891 assists, and 58 errors, maintaining a fielding percentage of .984, which ranks them 20th among Major League teams, alongside 72 double plays.
Will Warren has pitched 284 innings with 297 strikeouts in his career. He carries a career win-loss record of 16-15, a FIP of 4.68, and has faced 1,254 hitters in Major League Baseball. His MLB ERA stands at 4.75 (allowing 150 earned runs) with a WHIP of 1.415, yielding 293 hits (averaging 9.3 hits per 9 innings) and issuing 109 walks.
The Philadelphia Phillies are currently hitting with a slugging percentage of .400, scoring an average of 4.31 runs per game (19th in MLB). They have hit 141 doubles, drawn 302 walks, and scored a total of 448 runs this season. With 135 home runs and 433 RBIs, the Phillies have been struck out 926 times (6th in the league) and hold a total of 821 hits, plus an OBP of .302 and a batting average of .235.
The Phillies’ pitching staff has given up a total of 464 runs this season, with an ERA of 4.23 (433 earned runs permitted). They have surrendered 126 home runs and allow an average of 4.53 runs per 9 innings (14th in the league). Their team WHIP is 1.308, and they have a FIP of 3.81 this year. The K/BB ratio stands at 9.90 (1,016 strikeouts against 302 walks), ranking them 25th in total hits allowed with 904.
This season, the Phillies have encountered 82 save situations, accruing 41 holds and 10 blown saves. They have used their relief pitchers in 39 save opportunities, resulting in 29 saves. The relief corps has an inherited scoring percentage of 35.5% from 110 inherited runners, appearing 86 times in high-pressure situations and 78 times with runners on base. They rank 3rd in save percentage at 74.4%, with a total of 345 relief appearances this year.
Philadelphia’s defense has turned 59 double plays and boasts a fielding percentage of .986 (15th in MLB). The team has made 854 assists, 52 errors, and achieved 2,767 putouts over the season. In 8,301 innings played, their defensive efficiency stands at 67.1% (29th in MLB).
Cristopher Sanchez has allowed 628 hits throughout his career, recording 660 strikeouts in 667 innings. He has permitted 232 earned runs, resulting in a WHIP of 1.170 and a FIP of 3.1. His K/BB ratio is 4.31, opposing 2,743 batters during his time in the majors. Sanchez holds a career record of 42-25 with a 3.13 ERA, allowing 8.5 hits per 9 innings.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s Major League Baseball game against the spread or moneyline?
Josh Schonwald’s Prediction: Bet on New York (-152)
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