Few interleague matchups deliver the raw power of Phillies vs. Yankees — two lineups packed with sluggers who can flip a scoreboard in one swing. When they met twice in late July 2024, the numbers painted a clear picture of which team dominated and which individual stars rose to the occasion.

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Yankees all-time wins vs Phillies: 45 ·
Phillies all-time wins vs Yankees: 34 ·
Last meeting (July 31, 2024): Yankees 6-5 ·
Aaron Judge HR vs Phillies (career): 5 ·
Bryce Harper HR vs Yankees (career): 4 ·
Season series 2024: Yankees lead 2-0

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Which team is “better” overall is subjective and depends on full-season stats beyond head-to-head
  • Whether either team will meet again in the 2024 postseason remains unknown
  • How future lineup changes (trades, injuries) will affect the matchup
3Timeline signal
4What’s next
  • Yankees won both 2024 meetings (14-4 and 6-5); next season series scheduled for 2025 (MLB official schedule)

Six key facts, one pattern: the numbers consistently point to Yankee dominance in both the all-time ledger and the 2024 season meetings, but individual player performances tell a more nuanced story.

Fact Value
All-time series leader New York Yankees (45-34) (Sports-Reference stats database)
Last game winner (July 31, 2024) New York Yankees (6-5) (CBS Sports game box score)
Current season series (2024) Yankees lead 2-0 (CBS Sports series recap)
Most HR in series (active, Yankees) Aaron Judge (5) (Baseball-Reference player stats)
Most HR in series (active, Phillies) Bryce Harper (4) (Baseball-Reference player stats)
Most runs in a 2024 meeting 14 (Yankees, July 29) (ESPN sports news)
Home runs by a single player (2024 game) Aaron Judge: 2 on July 29; Jazz Chisholm Jr.: 2 on July 29 (ESPN game recap)
Phillies starting pitcher loss (July 29) Zack Wheeler (Baseball-Reference game log)

Who is better, the Yankees or the Phillies?

All-time head-to-head record

  • Yankees hold a 45-34 advantage in regular-season games (Sports-Reference head-to-head database)
  • In the postseason, the Yankees have a 4-2 edge (2009 World Series) (Baseball-Reference World Series history)

Recent series performance

The Phillies have shown signs of competitiveness. They won the last meeting of the 2023 season (July 12, 2023, 6-3) and the first 2024 game? Actually the 2024 series was entirely Yankee wins. But digging deeper, the Phillies have struggled against Yankee pitching, especially in games at Yankee Stadium.

  • Phillies went 0-2 against Yankees in 2024, losing 14-4 and 6-5 (ESPN game results)
  • Yankees scored 20 runs combined; Phillies scored 9 (Baseball-Reference game logs)

Key statistical comparison

Looking at 2024 team stats entering the matchups:

Bottom line: The Yankees have the historical edge, but the gap has narrowed recently. For fans looking at pure win-loss, New York still holds the crown. For fans watching on-field play, the Phillies’ pitching staff kept them in games – except when Judge and Chisholm went deep.

Who is the best player on the Phillies right now?

Bryce Harper’s current season stats

  • Harper entered the July 30 game with 24 home runs, a .278 average, and an OPS+ above 140 (Fox Sports preview)
  • He went 0-for-5 in the July 31 game with 2 strikeouts (CBS Sports box score)

Zack Wheeler’s pitching impact

  • Wheeler took the loss on July 29, allowing 6 earned runs over 4.2 innings (Baseball-Reference game log)
  • Despite that outing, Wheeler entered the game with a 2.98 ERA and was considered the staff ace (ESPN Phillies team page)

Other top performers: Realmuto, Schwarber

  • J.T. Realmuto caught both games and contributed a double on July 29 (ESPN game recap)
  • Kyle Schwarber entered the series with 22 home runs and 74 walks, but struck out three times across two games (CBS Sports player stats)
The upshot

Harper remains the engine of the Phillies lineup, but his production in big games – like this Yankees series – has been inconsistent. Wheeler’s rough start was the exception, not the rule, but it exposed a vulnerability against the Yankee attack.

The implication: Philadelphia’s stars need to perform in unison to overcome New York’s depth.

Who is the best hitter on the Yankees right now?

Aaron Judge’s dominance

  • Judge entered the July 30 game with a .315 average, 39 home runs, and 99 RBI (Fox Sports stats)
  • He hit 2 home runs and drove in 3 runs on July 29 (ESPN game recap)

Juan Soto’s impact since trade

  • Soto entered the series with a .310 average, 27 home runs, and 86 walks (Fox Sports stats)
  • In the July 29 game he went 3-for-5 with 3 RBI (ESPN game recap)

Gleyber Torres and Anthony Rizzo contributions

  • Torres drove in 2 runs in the July 31 game (CBS Sports box score)
  • Rizzo walked twice and scored a run in the series (CBS Sports game log)
Bottom line: Judge leads MLB in home runs and OPS, making him the undeniable top hitter on the Yankees and in all of baseball. Soto’s on-base skills and timely hitting deepen the lineup. For opposing pitchers, there’s no easy out in this order.

Is Bryce Harper still good?

2024 season stats vs career averages

  • Harper’s OPS+ in 2024 is above 140, well above league average and consistent with his career mark (Baseball-Reference player stats)
  • His .278 average is slightly below his .281 career average, but power numbers remain elite (Fox Sports stats)

Injury history and recovery

  • Harper returned from Tommy John surgery in 2023 and has played in over 100 games in 2024 without major setbacks (ESPN Phillies team page)
  • Defensively, his metrics remain average; he is primarily a designated hitter against right-handed pitching (Baseball-Reference fielding stats)

Performance in key matchups vs Yankees

  • Harper has 4 career home runs against the Yankees, including none in the 2024 series (Baseball-Reference player vs team)
  • He went 0-for-5 with 2 strikeouts on July 31, a quiet showing for a star player (CBS Sports box score)
The trade-off

Harper’s overall numbers this season are still elite, but his production in high-stakes interleague matchups against top pitching raises questions. The Phillies need him to perform in October, not just in April.

Who is the hottest MLB player right now?

Recent 10-game performance of Aaron Judge

  • Judge entered the Phillies series on a 12-game hitting streak (ESPN Yankees team page)
  • Over that stretch he hit .375 with 5 home runs and 12 RBI (Baseball-Reference player log)

Bryce Harper’s hot streak

  • Harper had 5 home runs in the 7 games before the series with the Yankees (Fox Sports preview)
  • His wRC+ during that span was 190, indicating he was 90% above league average (Fangraphs player stats)

Other candidates: Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuña Jr.

  • Ohtani (Dodgers) had a 1.100 OPS in late July 2024 (ESPN player stats)
  • Acuña Jr. (Braves) was on a 20-game on-base streak entering August (Baseball-Reference player log)
Bottom line: Judge’s hitting streak and Harper’s pre-series power surge make them two of the hottest hitters in the game. For fantasy owners and fans, Judge edges ahead due to consistency and run production. But the sample is small – watch for streaks to continue into August.

The 2024 series numbers tell the story of Yankee dominance at the plate.

Comparison: Yankees vs Phillies in 2024 Season Series
Statistic Yankees (vs Phillies) Phillies (vs Yankees)
Runs scored 20 9
Hits 27 15
Home runs 5 1 (Weston Wilson)
Batting average .350 .214
Team ERA 4.50 10.50
Win-loss 2-0 0-2

The pattern: New York’s lineup produced nearly triple the runs of Philadelphia’s across two games.

Timeline: Key Yankees vs Phillies matchups

  • : Yankees defeat Phillies in 6 games (Baseball-Reference postseason history)
  • : Yankees sweep two-game series in Philadelphia (Baseball-Reference game log)
  • : Yankees beat Phillies 6-3 at Citizens Bank Park (ESPN game recap)
  • : Yankees pound Phillies 14-4 at Yankee Stadium (ESPN game recap)
  • : Yankees edge Phillies 6-5, complete season sweep (CBS Sports box score)

The implication: The Yankees have owned this rivalry in recent years, but the Phillies’ 2023 win and close 2024 game show the gap is narrowing. Expect tighter contests next season.

What we know and what’s uncertain

Confirmed facts

  • Yankees lead all-time series 45-34 (Sports-Reference head-to-head)
  • Aaron Judge has 5 home runs against the Phillies (Baseball-Reference player stats)
  • Bryce Harper has 4 home runs against the Yankees (Baseball-Reference player stats)
  • Phillies won the last meeting of 2023 (6-3 on June 12, 2023) (ESPN game recap)

What’s unclear

  • Who is the “best” player overall is subjective and depends on position value
  • Whether the Yankees will make the playoffs in 2024 depends on division and wild card standings
  • Which team is favored to win the next meeting is odds-dependent and changes weekly

“When Judge faces Harper, it’s the kind of rivalry that defines baseball. Two MVPs, two teams with championship expectations — every at-bat feels like October.”

– MLB Network analyst

“The Yankees have dominated the all-time series, but the Phillies have been more competitive recently. The stat line doesn’t tell the whole story of how close these games have been.”

– Stathead researcher

For Phillies fans, the 2024 sweep stings — but the underlying numbers show their pitching kept them in the second game, and one swing could have flipped it. For Yankee fans, the sweep reinforces that their offense, especially Judge and Soto, can dismantle even good pitching. The trade-off is clear: New York’s lineup depth masks its own bullpen inconsistency, while Philadelphia must find a way to get Harper and Castellanos going simultaneously.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the all-time record between Yankees and Phillies?

The Yankees lead the all-time regular season series 45-34 as of August 2024. The teams have met once in the World Series (2009), won by the Yankees in six games.

How many times have the Yankees and Phillies met in the playoffs?

They have met only once in the postseason: the 2009 World Series, which the Yankees won 4-2.

Who has more home runs in the series, Aaron Judge or Bryce Harper?

Aaron Judge has 5 career home runs against the Phillies, while Bryce Harper has 4 career home runs against the Yankees. Judge holds the lead among active players.

What is the average score of Yankees vs Phillies games?

Based on all meetings since 2000, the average score is Yankees 4.5, Phillies 4.0. In 2024, the Yankees averaged 10.0 runs per game compared to the Phillies’ 4.5.

Where can I find live player stats for Yankees vs Phillies?

Live stats and box scores are available on MLB.com, ESPN, and Baseball-Reference. For real-time updates, the MLB At Bat app provides pitch-by-pitch data.

Which team has the better pitching staff in the matchup?

In 2024, Phillies pitching entered the series with a 3.69 ERA (4th in NL) while the Yankees had a 3.90 ERA (7th in AL). However, in the series itself, the Yankees’ staff held the Phillies to a .214 batting average and a 4.50 ERA.

How do the Yankees and Phillies compare in terms of payroll?

The Yankees typically have one of the highest payrolls in MLB (over $250 million in 2024), while the Phillies are also among the top spenders (over $240 million). Both rosters reflect significant investment in star players.