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Phillies vs. Yankees: Philadelphia Poised to Prevail in High-Stakes Interleague Showdown

In this high profile interleague matchup, the Philadelphia Phillies (59-44) and the New York Yankees (56-47) will conclude their series on Sunday afternoon. The Phillies took the first game with a 12-5 victory. Zack Wheeler (2.39 ERA) will start for Philadelphia, while Carlos Rodon (3.10 ERA) will take the mound for New York. The game is set to begin at 1:35 EST. Stay tuned for our Phillies vs. Yankees prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -130 | Yankees +110
• Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+129) | Yankees +1.5 (-155)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 57%.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have been performing well in recent series against the AL East teams, winning two of three games against the Red Sox and scoring 12 runs in their first game against the Yankees. Despite slipping a half game behind the Mets for the lead in the NL East, they are still in good position for a playoff spot. Kyle Schwarber has been a standout player, hitting two home runs in Friday's game and ranking 4th in the Majors with 36 home runs this season. Schwarber, who is in his fourth season with the team, bats second as the DH behind Bryce Harper, who has 14 home runs and 42 RBIs on the season. Trea Turner leads the team in hits with 123 and bats leadoff. Zack Wheeler, a 35-year old right hander, will make his 21st start of the season with a 9-3 record and a 2.39 ERA, which ranks 7th in the MLB. Wheeler has 164 strikeouts and just 26 walks on the season. In his last start, he gave up two runs in six innings in a win over Boston.

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees are currently struggling, having lost their position at the top of the AL East after dropping three of their last four games. Despite home runs from Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton in their recent games, the team has been unable to secure victories. Stanton, who has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons, has played in only 27 games this year but has six home runs and 18 RBIs with a .270 batting average. Bellinger, on the other hand, has been a more consistent performer with 19 home runs and 58 RBIs in his first season with the team. The team will be without Aaron Judge for the next two games as he deals with an elbow issue. Carlos Rodon will be starting the next game for the Yankees, boasting a 10-7 record with a 3.10 ERA and 139 strikeouts this season. Despite recent losses, the team is looking to bounce back under Rodon's pitching leadership.

Phillies Poised to Take Down Yankees as Teams Battle for Division Position

Both the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies have experienced a decline in their division standings, with the Yankees trailing the Blue Jays by 5.5 games and the Phillies potentially reclaiming first place by the end of the series. The absence of Aaron Judge, the Yankees' top hitter, for the remainder of the series is a significant setback for New York. Additionally, facing Zach Wheeler, who ranks in the top 10 in the MLB for ERA and has consistently performed well in recent games, poses a challenge for the Yankees. On the other hand, the Phillies' offense, led by Schwarber's impressive performance with two home runs on Friday, is in peak form. Considering these factors, it is likely that the Phillies will emerge victorious in this matchup. It is recommended to bet on the Phillies to win.

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