A series opener between the New York Yankees (2-1) and Philadelphia Phillies (0-2) is scheduled for Monday at 7:05 PM ET, at Yankee Stadium.
The Yankees are favored (-173 on the moneyline to win) when they host the Phillies (+149). The Yankees will give the ball to Nestor Cortes Jr. versus the Phillies and Taijuan Walker.
The Yankees won 6-0 over the Giants yesterday in their last game. Jhony Brito was named the winning pitcher after throwing five innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out six, while Giancarlo Stanton finished 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively.
The Phillies fell to the Rangers 2-1 yesterday. Trea Turner went 2-for-4 with a double in the defeat, while Bailey Falter took the loss on the mound, pitching 5 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on seven hits while striking out three.