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The Guardians' upcoming game against the Phillies is sold out, thanks to a combination of factors including a planned bobblehead giveaway, postgame fireworks, the team's competitiveness, interleague play, and the new rules that have made games more efficient and enjoyable for fans.
The Chicago Cubs made history by winning their first game at Yankee Stadium, defeating the New York Yankees 3-0. Jameson Taillon pitched a gem, allowing only one hit over eight innings, while Adbert Alzolay closed out the win in the ninth. The Cubs had previously gone 0-12 in games played at Yankee Stadium I and II, including an 0-4 record in the World Series. Interleague play was introduced in 1997, limiting their matchups before then to the Fall Classic, where the Yankees swept the Cubs in both meetings.
The Philadelphia Phillies have won their 12th consecutive road game, tying the second-best mark in franchise history. They are also the first team in MLB history to achieve double-digit win streaks on the road and in interleague play in the same season. The Phillies' dominance away from home and against American League opponents has helped them stay in the wild-card hunt, currently holding the third spot in the National League. They have a chance to tie the franchise record for most consecutive road wins in their upcoming series against the Miami Marlins.
The New York Yankees are set to face the Chicago Cubs in a three-game series at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees swept the Cubs in dominant fashion last year, but this time around, the games are expected to be closer, especially without Aaron Judge. The Cubs come into the series with a slightly below .500 record, with their offense being average and their pitching above average. The pitching matchups for the series include Carlos Rodón vs. Jameson Taillon, Gerrit Cole vs. Drew Smyly, and Domingo Germán vs. Kyle Hendricks.
The Seattle Mariners will face off against the Miami Marlins in a rare interleague play series, with the Marlins making their first visit to Seattle since 2017. Despite a negative run differential, the Marlins have managed to sneak into second place in the NL East. The series opener will feature a matchup between left-hander Jesús Luzardo for the Marlins and right-hander Bryce Miller for the Mariners.
The Washington Nationals are adjusting to a new schedule format that includes more interleague play and fewer matchups with division rivals. The Nationals have played the most interleague games in the majors so far this season and have faced a heavy dose of American League opponents. The new format aims to level the playing field and decrease the importance of strength of schedule in determining playoff teams. Despite the unfamiliar schedule, the Nationals have held their own against some of the league's best teams and earned their first series win of the year against the Minnesota Twins.