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Yankees Beat Phillies 3-1 as Bellinger Exits Injured

7/26/2026

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Summary

Bellinger Injured

Cody Bellinger left in the eighth with a hamstring injury as Yankees beat the Phillies 3-1 Saturday.
He had gone 2-for-4 with an RBI before pulling up to second base.
Manager Aaron Boone said the injury looks like something and tests will be done Sunday.
The Yankees are 59-45, second in the AL East, two games behind the Rays, and may add a bat before Aug 3 if Bellinger misses time.

Summary

Bednar Saves

David Bednar recorded his 20th save, extending a run-free streak since May 18 and posting a 0.00 ERA with a 0.55 WHIP over 23 2/3 innings.
The Yankees improved their AL-leading road record to 33-22, marking their sixth consecutive away win.
New York is 33-8 in games in which Bednar has pitched, showing the bullpen’s impact on team success.
Philadelphia rookie Brian Keller made his major-league debut, allowing one run in three innings.

History

Historical Context

The Yankees’ 1998 campaign, managed by Joe Torre, set a franchise record with 114 regular-season wins and a total of 125 victories—including the postseason, a Major League record. That team’s dominant bullpen helped secure a third straight World Series. The 2024 club, now facing the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, hopes to echo that relief-driven success.

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Bellinger Injured

Cody Bellinger left in the eighth with a hamstring injury as Yankees beat the Phillies 3-1 Saturday.
He had gone 2-for-4 with an RBI before pulling up to second base.
Manager Aaron Boone said the injury looks like something and tests will be done Sunday.
The Yankees are 59-45, second in the AL East, two games behind the Rays, and may add a bat before Aug 3 if Bellinger misses time.

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