The New York Yankees entered the first game of the doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday afternoon with elevated confidence and momentum. After defeating Philadelphia in the first game of a four-game series, the Yankees deployed starting pitcher J.A. Happ to take on their opponent.
Happ, who was thrashed and his first outing against the Orioles on July 30, giving up four earned runs over four innings, had an even worse performance against the Philadelphia Phillies. In just three innings pitched, he allowed three hits, four earned runs and walked six batters.
The Yankees took an early 3-0 lead and looked the part of their seven-game winning streak.