Yankees Avoid Sweep, Phillies Win Series Opener

The New York Yankees avoided a series sweep by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 on Sunday, with Ryan McMahon delivering a decisive two-run double and Carlos Rodón earning his 11th win of the season. Rodón allowed three solo home runs but struck out eight over 5.1 innings, while the Yankees played without injured star Aaron Judge. In the series opener, the Phillies dominated 12-5, highlighted by Kyle Schwarber's two two-run homers—including his 1,000th career hit—and a pivotal three-run homer from J.T. Realmuto. The Yankees' defensive struggles and errors led to their earlier defeat and left them 5.5 games behind the AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays. Schwarber and Realmuto, both pending free agents, underscore the Phillies' urgency to capitalize on their current roster before the trade deadline. The Yankees' recent win snapped a three-game losing streak and marked their first victory without a home run since June 22.