In a dominant road win on Phillies vs Yankees match, Kyle Schwarber hits two homers including his 1,000th hit, and J.T. Realmuto delivers a three-run shot as the Phillies crush the Yankees 12–5. Explore full recap, player stats, pitching breakdown, and where to watch tonight.
💥 Phillies vs Yankees Moments
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Yankees 12–5 with a hardcore competition on July 25, 2025 at Yankee Stadium. After early solo homers by Bellinger and Wells gave the Yanks a 2–0 lead and the game shifted in the fifth inning when Kyle Schwarber belted his 1,000th career hit with a two run homer evening the game at 2–2.
J.T. Realmuto scored a three-run blast in the seventh and Schwarber added another homer in the eighth. The Phillies scored 10 runs in the final three frames en-route to a blowout. Trea Turner delivered four hits including a triple and walk, fueling the eighth inning surge. Ultimately, the Yankees well planned straegy allowed 10 earned runs in 3⅓ innings and defensive miscues including a costly Paul Goldschmidt mistake which sealed their fate.
📈 Player Performance & Stats
- Kyle Schwarber: 3‑for‑5, 4 RBI, 2 HRs; his tying fifth-inning shot was his 1,000th major-league hit, making him the most productive player to reach that milestone (8 more HRs than McGwire at that mark) .
- J.T. Realmuto: Delivered a tiebreaking three-run home run in the seventh off Luke Weaver, delivering a power surge that transformed the game.
- Trea Turner: Went 4‑for‑6 with a triple and walk which tallied his fourth four‑hit game of the season.
- Yankees: Solo homers score came from Cody Bellinger, Austin Wells, Anthony Volpe, and Giancarlo Stanton yet the offense faded late.
🎯 Phillies vs Yankees Pitching Breakdown
- Will Warren, the Yankees rookie starter: Solid through 5⅔ innings (7 K, 3 H, 2 ER), but undermined by defensive chaos and bullpen collapse. He wasn’t charged with the final damage.
- Bullpen disaster: Luke Weaver surrendered a three‑run homer to Realmuto, while Ian Hamilton allowed Schwarber’s second HR, and Scott Effross was shelled for four more runs in the ninth.
- Defense breakdown: Goldschmidt’s errant throw on a play at home permitted Trea Turner’s tying run, exemplifying New York’s recent defensive woes (14 errors in July).
🧩 Standings & Division Implications
The loss got down the Yankees to 56–47 which is half a game behind Toronto in the AL East while the Phillies improved to 59–44 reinforcing their position at top of the NL East by half a game over the Mets.
New York has slumped: 21–27 since May turning a seven game lead into deficit. Meanwhile Philadelphia’s lineup is heating up Schwarber has six home runs in seven games post All Star break.
🧠 Player Profiles: Turner & Schwarber
- Trea Turner: Signed an 11‑year, $300M deal in 2022, Turner has settled into one of MLB’s most dynamic leadoff roles. His July resurgence batting .337 over 48 games and stealing bases at historic range—makes him a keystone for Philadelphia Phillies.
- Kyle Schwarber: Career belter with LB power who is hitting his 36th HR this game. His two homer night marked his 33rd multi HR game keeping him firmly in MVP conversations alongside his role as a middle of the order catalyst.
Just two dudes who crushed some baseballs tonight pic.twitter.com/zcUnPMabHf
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) July 26, 2025
📺 Where to Watch & Broadcast Info
Tonight’s game series opener aired live on Apple TV+, with radio coverage via WFAN and WADO from Yankee Stadium. Fans could follow the action through social platforms including BlueSky, Twitter, and Instagram .
⏳ Podcast & Postgame Coverage
MLB.com’s Condensed Game Replay and YouTube highlights showcase key moments from the 3‑hour, 22‑minute game, including Schwarber’s big swings and bullpen breakdowns.
A postgame rapid reaction video covers trade speculation (e.g. McMahon), interviews, and fan reaction.