Phillies-Yankees Lines Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Yankee Stadium. Ace lefthander Cole Hamels will take the mound for the Phillies to start this game. Hamels is 2-2 this season with a 4.95 ERA. Starting this game for the Yankees will be ace CC Sabathia. The lefthander has a 3.43 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Alex Rodriguez blasted a two-run homer and the Yankees scored three runs in the ninth inning to come back and defeat the Phillies 5-4 on Saturday, as -165 favorites. That game's nine runs went UNDER the day's posted over/under (11). Robinson Cano went 2-for-4 at the plate and scored twice for the Yankees. Jose Veras got the win in replace of starter Andy Pettitte. John Mayberry cracked a three-run homer for the Phillies, who were +145 underdogs. Brad Lidge surrendered three runs in relief and was saddled with the loss. Team records: Philadelphia: 23-18 SU New York: 25-18 SU Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Florida are 6-4 After playing NY Yankees are 1-9 After a loss are 6-4 New York most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Texas are 4-6 After playing Philadelphia are 9-1 After a win are 8-2 A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees NY Yankees are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games NY Yankees are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games at home NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Philadelphia Next up: Philadelphia home to Florida, Monday, May 25 NY Yankees at Texas, Monday, May 25