Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Yankees Prediction: Phillies have to show character

Major League Baseball between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees will take place at Citizens Bank Park. This will be the second game of a three-game series. Let’s preview this game and make predictions.

The Philadelphia Phillies have not been up to the task in recent series, and in the opener of this game, they showed they are weak. In that game, the Philadelphia Phillies scored just four runs, conceding 14. In the meantime, a defeat in game two will mean that the Philadelphia Phillies have lost five consecutive series. 

The Philadelphia pitching staff has a 3.53 ERA, a 1.17 WHIP, and a .232 opponent batting average. The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to go with Aaron Nola on the mound in this game 2. Aaron Nola heads into this game with an 11-4 record with a 3.44 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP over 130.2 innings pitched this year. 

The New York Yankees were at their best in the opener of this series, securing a 10-run win in a game that ended 4-14. However, this team has won three consecutive games, having picked up wins in their second and final encounter against the Boston Red Sox.

The New York pitching staff has a 3.68 ERA, a 1.23 WHIP, and a .229 opponent batting average. Gerrit Cole is expected to take on the mound for the New York Yankees in game 2. Gerrit Cole has a 3-2 record with a 5.40 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP over 35.0 innings pitched this season. 

This will be another offensive battle as both teams have shown what they can offer. The Yankees were very good in the opener, but I think the Philadelphia Phillies will step up their game in this one. Expect this encounter to be very close, but the Philadelphia Phillies should be able to get things right, including the series.