Phillies vs Yankees: Preview, Odds and Key Stats for July 25 Matchup

The Philadelphia Phillies (58-44) travel to New York to open a series against the Yankees (56-46) on Friday, July 25, 2025. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. EST at Yankee Stadium, with the game broadcast on Apple TV+.

Taijuan Walker (3-5, 3.75 ERA) will start for the Phillies, while the Yankees will counter with Will Warren (6-5, 4.91 ERA). Walker allowed 3 earned runs over 9 hits in his last start, while Warren struggled, giving up 5 earned runs in his previous outing.

The Yankees enter as slight favorites according to the latest odds (Yankees -158 moneyline, -1.5 run line), with the total set at 9.0 runs. ESPN Analytics gives the Yankees a 61.5% chance to win.

Recent trends show the Phillies have won 4 of their last 5 games against AL East opponents, but have failed to cover the run line in their last 4 games against the Yankees. The combined ‘Under’ record for Phillies road games and Yankees home games stands at 61-36-2 this season, indicating a tendency for low-scoring affairs.

Individually, Aaron Judge continues his pursuit of the Triple Crown, currently leading MLB with a .345 batting average, and ranking second in both home runs (37) and RBIs (84). For the Phillies, Bryce Harper has hit safely in 9 of his last 10 games.

In the last 10 meetings between these teams, the Phillies have struggled, posting a 3-7 record against the Yankees. Both teams remain in the thick of the playoff race as the regular season enters its final months, making this series a crucial test for each club.