The Phillies are 0-3 on the season after getting swept in Texas while the Yankees are 2-1 after their season-opening three-game series against San Francisco. Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes Jr. was 12-4 with an ERA of 2.44 in 28 starts last season. He was 6-1 with a 1.95 ERA in 15 home starts. Phillies righty Taijuan Walker had a solid season with the Mets last season, but the Phillies bullpen has posted an ERA of 11.81 to start the year. Even if the Phillies can keep it close early, the Yankees should be able to run away with the game eventually.

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