Yankees Lose Third Straight Game To Phillies Amid Judge Injury

The New York Yankees suffered a 9-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, extending their post-All-Star break struggles to a 3-5 record and highlighting the team's difficulties without injured captain Aaron Judge. Judge, who leads MLB in several offensive categories, was sidelined with a flexor strain in his right elbow but is expected to return soon after a minimum 10-day injured list stint. Yankees starter Marcus Stroman struggled early, allowing four runs in 3.2 innings, including a solo home run to Bryce Harper, and walking four batters in the fourth inning before being replaced. The Yankees' offense faltered, going 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and leaving 11 men on base, though Giancarlo Stanton provided some offense with a two-run homer. New acquisition Ryan McMahon made his Yankees debut, collecting his first hit but also striking out twice. Overall, the team appears fragile without Judge, facing pitching challenges and inconsistent offense as they try to recover in the coming games.