The Phillies are struggling out of the gate losing their first four games. They are averaging four runs a game. The Yankees have already smacked nine homers in opening 3-1 while also drawing 19 walks. 

New York is tough to beat at Yankee Stadium going 59-25 during its last 84 home games. The Yankees went 26-15 versus lefties last season and face southpaw Matt Strahm. He is 4-10 with a 5.08 ERA in his career as a starter.

This is an important outing for Yankee starter Domingo German, who had a 3.61 ERA last season but has battled injuries.