Tauchman’s RBI double helps Yanks earn DH split vs Phils

Mike Tauchman’s tiebreaking double in seventh inning sent New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory over Philelphia Phillies and a split of ir seven-inning doubleheer Wednesday.

Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto homered to back Zack Wheeler and le “visiting” Phillies to an 11-7 victory over Yankees in opener, snapping New York’s seven-game winning streak.

Due to a late schedule change, Yankees were “home” team for first game — even in Philelphia.

Phillies ace Aaron la tied a career high with 12 strikeouts in nightcap, allowing one run on Luke Voit’s homer and three hits in six innings. He gave way to Tommy Hunter after throwing 88 pitches, and Yankees quickly took vant.

Giancarlo Stanton and Voit greeted Hunter (0-1) with consecutive singles. Tauchman lined a double to right-center for a 2-1 le. Gio Urshela’s single me it 3-1, chasing Hunter.

am Morgan entered with bases loed and got a strikeout and double-play grounder. But Phillies couldn’t rally against Zack Britton, who got three outs for his fifth save in five tries.

am Ottavi (2-0) retired only batter he faced to earn win.

Yankees starter Jonathan Loaisiga allowed one run and three hits in 2 1/3 innings. Four relievers held Philelphia scoreless for final 4 2/3 innings.

la hn’t pitched since season opener on July 24 because Phillies h a week off following a COVID-19 outbreak among Miami Marlins, who started opening weekend in Philelphia.

In first game, Wheeler (2-0) yielded three runs — two earned — and six hits over six innings in his second start since signing a $118 million, five-year deal in free ncy.

“It’s a tough lineup,” Wheeler said. “You have to make pitches and execute.”

Aaron Judge hit his seventh homer in just 10th game of season for Yankees, who me Phillies turn to closer Hector Neris for final out after y took an eight-run le into last inning.

New York beat Phillies 6-3 Monday night in Bronx but rain postponed Tuesday’s game, forcing teams to play a home-and-home twin bill in Philly.

Yankees wore ir ro gray uniforms and sat in visitors' clubhouse in first game. A hype video for Yankees played on video screen before game.

When y took field, public dress anuncer said: “Your New York Yankees.” Phillies fans standing outside stium beyond center field booed that anuncement.

Yankees hitters also heard ir walk-up music when y came to plate.

New York lefty J.A. Happ (0-1) gave up four runs on three hits and six walks over three innings in his first career loss versus Phillies. Happ entered 5-0 with a 1.45 ERA against his former team.

“I tried to be aggressive throughout, maybe tried a little too hard,” Happ said. “Me some pitches and didn’t get benefit of a doubt. I have to make m put ball in play. I have to force issue better than I did.”

Even though fans aren’t permitted in ballpark, y me plenty of ise from streets. Someone rang a cowbell and ar person played drums on and off for a few innings, including nstop for several minutes in fifth.

“You hear m,” Wheeler said. “It’s pretty cool.”

After Brett Gardner lined a two-run homer to right on an 0-2 pitch in second to give Yankees a 3-0 le, Happ lost control in third.

Happ walked Andrew McCutchen and Harper hit a two-run shot on an 0-2 pitch one out later. Happ n walked Realmuto, allowed a bloop single to Jean Segura and walked Scott Kingery. Phil Gosselin walked to force in a run and Roman Quinn’s grounder drove in ar to give Phillies a 4-3 le.

Realmuto connected off Nick Nelson in fifth to extend le to 5-3. Phillies n scored six runs off Nelson in sixth to put it away.

TOSSED

Yankees third base coach Phil Nevin was ejected by plate umpire Angel Hernandez after arguing a called third strike on Mike Ford with one out in seventh during opener.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Yankees: All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman, who tested positive for COVID-19 last month, was scheduled to throw a bullpen. It’s uncertain when lefty will be activated. ... RHP Luis Cessa was reinstated from 10-day injured list. He tested positive for COVID-19 before camp opened. ... RHP Tommy Kahnle h Tommy John surgery Tuesday. ... Miguel Andújar me his first appearance at third base in regular season since shoulder surgery on May 20 last year.

Phillies: RHP Seranthony Domínguez h Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last Thursday after a long delay because of coronavirus pandemic.

UP NEXT

LHP Jordan Montgomery (1-0, 1.59 ERA) starts for Yankees and RHP Zach Eflin makes his season debut for Phillies in series finale Thursday.

Im credits: AP