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The New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 1–0 on July 24 at Citizens Bank Park in a pitching-dominated contest that fell well short of the 7.5-run Vegas total. The Yankees' offense managed just three hits but capitalized on their one home run to drive in their lone run, while striking out 12 times and posting a .732 OPS. Philadelphia's lineup struggled significantly, recording only four hits with a .702 OPS and drawing no walks while fanning 13 times, leaving the Phillies scoreless despite avoiding major defensive mistakes until one error late. Yankees pitcher delivered exceptional efficiency, allowing just four hits and zero earned runs while recording 13 strikeouts with no walks, posting a 3.35 ERA. The Phillies' pitching staff struck out 12 Yankees but surrendered the decisive home run in a low-scoring affair that underscored the importance of clutch power in tight contests. This defensive stalemate leaves the Yankees in position to build momentum in the series while Philadelphia faces mounting pressure to break through offensively.