What happened: The Yankees (53-43) are set to visit the Phillies (50-47) tonight in a Friday Night Baseball broadcast on Apple TV. The game has not yet started.
Why it matters: New York is 4-1 over its last five but currently riding a one-game losing streak, while Philadelphia has dropped two straight after going 2-3 in its last five. Both clubs sit above .500 as the trade deadline approaches.
By the numbers: Yankees: 53-43, scoring 4.6 runs per game, allowing 3.9. Phillies: 50-47, scoring 4.4 runs per game, allowing 4.6.
What to watch: First pitch will set the tone for how each club carries its recent form into the weekend series.