What happened: The Yankees host the Dodgers at Yankee Stadium as part of MLB Network's Showcase telecast, presented by Goodyear. The game had not yet started at the time of the broadcast preview, with both clubs scoreless.
Why it matters: New York enters on a four-game winning streak at 48-39, while Los Angeles arrives at 58-33 despite dropping three straight. The result carries early second-half weight for both clubs as they jockey for postseason positioning.
By the numbers: Yankees: 48-39, scoring 4.8 runs per game, allowing 3.9, on a four-game winning streak. Dodgers: 58-33, scoring 5.3, allowing 3.7, on a three-game skid. Los Angeles is listed with an 5.
What to watch: First pitch and the starting lineups will set the tone for how each team carries its recent form into the second half.