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Middle game of Phillies-Yankees interleague series predicted to be a pitching duel, with Phillies favored to outperform Yankees

This content discusses the upcoming middle game of a three-game interleague series between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees. Both teams are coming off losses in their previous games and will be looking to bounce back. The article provides a prediction for the outcome of the game, but was published before the conclusion of the opening game of the series on Friday night. It is targeted towards MLB cappers and fans interested in the matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -114 | Yankees +104
• Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+125) | Yankees +1.5 (-150)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 53%.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies missed an opportunity to sweep the Red Sox, falling in extra innings at home. They currently stand second in the NL East, half a game behind the Mets for the top spot, and hold the second wild card spot in the National League playoffs. Despite recording 11 hits against Boston, including home runs from Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos, J.T. Realmuto, Kyle Schwarber, and Bryson Stott, the Phillies couldn't secure the win. Jesus Luzardo started on the mound, pitching five innings and allowing six runs, while Seth Johnson took the loss in relief. Ranger Suarez is set to start in the upcoming game against the Yankees, looking to improve his 7-4 record and 2.66 ERA for the season.

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees are currently 3-3 since the All-Star break, with a 56-46 season record. They are second in the AL East, 4.5 games behind Toronto for the top spot. The team holds the top wild card spot in the American League playoff picture. In their recent game against the Blue Jays, the Yankees struggled with only five hits and four errors. Despite home runs from Aaron Judge, Anthony Volpe, and Jasson Dominguez, they ultimately lost. Pitcher Marcus Stroman, with a 2-1 record and 5.64 ERA, will start his eighth game of the season for the Yankees. In his last three starts, Stroman has a 3.38 ERA with one win. He has a career record of 6-4 against the Phillies. Stroman has an 8-14 record with a 5.68 ERA in 31 career starts at Yankee Stadium.

Stroman and Suarez duel as Phillies look to outperform Yankees in hotly contested matchup

Both teams are currently in contention for a wild card spot in their respective leagues and are striving to catch up with their division leaders. Stroman has shown strong performance in his recent starts, with a 2-0 record. However, his record at Yankee Stadium this season is less impressive, with a 1-1 record, a 6.46 ERA, and a 1.70 WHIP over 15.1 innings. Conversely, Suarez has struggled in his recent starts but has excelled on the road, boasting a 1.47 ERA over 49 innings in seven starts. With his consistent quality starts away from home, Suarez is forecasted to lead the Phillies to victory over the Yankees. With a superior pitching arm and a potent offense, the Phillies are expected to outperform the home team.

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