Phillies Rout Yankees 9-4 Behind Harper, Schwarber; Judge Injury Adds to New York Woes

Saturday, July 26th, 2025

Philadelphia Phillies Defeat New York Yankees 9-4 at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK — The Philadelphia Phillies secured a decisive 9-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday, with key contributions from Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Trea Turner. The win further highlighted the Yankees' recent struggles, as they awaited test results for captain Aaron Judge's right elbow.

Bryce Harper launched a home run deep into the right-field bleachers, while Kyle Schwarber delivered a two-run double, capitalizing on New York's tenth error in five games. Trea Turner also drove in two runs, and Edmundo Sosa added a solo home run, helping the Phillies build a commanding 9-1 lead early in the game. The Phillies started the day a half-game behind the New York Mets in the NL East standings.

Phillies Offense Dominates Yankees Pitching

Schwarber's two-run double came after Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. bobbled Turner's potential inning-ending double-play grounder in the seventh, marking Chisholm's 12th error of the season. Schwarber's strong performance included six RBIs for the series, while Turner went 6 for 11, as Philadelphia outscored New York 21-9 in the first two games of the three-game set. Edmundo Sosa's two-run homer in the seventh inning off Allan Winans further extended the Phillies' lead.

Suárez Shines on the Mound, Judge's Injury Looms

Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suárez (8-4) delivered a strong outing, allowing just one run and seven hits over 5 2/3 innings. He struck out eight batters and walked one, throwing a season-high 108 pitches. For the Yankees, Marcus Stroman (2-2) struggled, giving up four runs, five hits, and four walks in 3 2/3 innings.

The Yankees' woes were compounded by the absence of Aaron Judge from the starting lineup for only the second time this season. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Judge was sent for a scan Saturday morning due to discomfort in his elbow since a throw earlier in the week. New York, currently 5 1/2 games behind AL East-leading Toronto, has fallen to a 3-5 record since the All-Star break. Ryan McMahon, acquired from Colorado, made his Yankees debut, going 1 for 3 with a walk. Giancarlo Stanton hit a two-run drive against Daniel Robert in the bottom of the seventh.

Key Moments and Statistics

Edmundo Sosa left the game with a bruised back after colliding with Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh while catching Chisholm’s seventh-inning popup. The loss dropped the Yankees' record to 21-28 following a strong 35-20 start to the season.

Up Next

The series concludes Sunday with New York's left-hander Carlos Rodón (10-7, 3.10 ERA) facing Philadelphia's right-hander Zack Wheeler (9-3, 2.39 ERA).

In summary

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Yankees 9-4 on Saturday, with key offensive contributions from Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Trea Turner. The Yankees' struggles continued, marked by multiple errors and ongoing concerns over captain Aaron Judge's elbow injury. Philadelphia's Ranger Suárez earned the win, as the Phillies demonstrated their offensive power throughout the game.

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