See Also The Yankees still have to addre s their biggest need pitching in the coming days ahead of Thursdays trade deadline. But in the meantime, the to fill another big hole is paying immediate dividends. Ryan McMahon delivered a strong game on both sides of the ball, with his two-run double keying a rally in addition to playing terrific defense at third base, with the Yankees needing all of it to squeak by the Phillies 4-3 on Sunday afternoon in The Bronx. Honestly, just excited to do something to help the team, McMahon said after going 2-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch, run and two RBIs. Wins are important right now, so thats the end goal. Happy to be doing some solid stuff out there and ready for the next one. The Yankees (57-48) made things hard on themselves by having to beat Zack Wheeler to avoid the sweep, but they were able to get to the Phillies ace with a four-run second inning before holding on late as the beleaguered bullpen had a spotle s day for a change. Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon hits a two-run double in the second inning against the Phillies on July 27, 2025. Robert Sabo for NHL Chicago Blackhawks Jersey NY Post After Carlos Rodn lasted 5 / innings and left with a 4-3 lead, the Yankees got two outs from the struggling Jonathan Loisiga, three from Luke Weaver and three from Tim Hill (against the top of the order) before Devin Williams shut the door on the Phillies (60-45) in the ninth. Thats what you want it to look like right there, manager Aaron Boone said. Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon celebrates after hitting a two-run double in the second inning against the Phillies on July 27, 2025. JASON SZENES/ NY POST Explore More With the win, the Yankees pulled back within 5 / games of the Blue Jays in the AL East. McMahon, acquired from the Rockies on Friday after third base had been a Yankees black hole for most of the season, has made a quick impact with his new club. It takes time for any midseason addition to fully adjust to a new team, and that will be an ongoing proce s for the 30-year-old who is living out of a suitcase in a hotel. But there is something comforting about making immediate contributions, so McMahons play through two games has helped him feel a little more settled in the whirlwind of it all. Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon fields a groundout by the Phillies Trea Turner in the fifth inning on July 27, 2025. JASON SZENES/ NY POST It definitely helps, right? First impre sions are usually pretty big, he said. I want these guys to know that Im going to try to do everything I can to help them win games. Known most for his defense, McMahon flashed the leather a few times Sunday, most notably in the fifth inning with Rodn in a jam. The Phillies had runners on first and second with one out when Trea Turner hit a ball to McMahons left. He made a sliding stop on the play, spun and fired to first to nail the speedster for the second out. CHECK OUT THE AND The play proved critical as Rodn got the next batter, Kyle Schwarber, to fly out to Cody Bellinger at the right field wall to strand both runners in the one-run game. [McMahon] has already been tremendous, Rodn said. I think it settles him in. Especially when you show up wearing the pinstripes, it takes time to adjust. But its good to see hes having some succe s and he can build on that. Yankees starter Carlos Rodon pitches against the Phillies on July 27, 2025. JASON SZENES/ NY POST Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Rodn gave up three solo homers on the day, the first two in the second inning, when he fell behind 2-0. But the Yankees were quick to answer in the bottom of the inning. Giancarlo Stanton led off with a bullet single before Wheeler hit Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Ja son Domnguez to load the bases. McMahon came up next and grounded a two-run double down the right field line to tie the game, and its po sible it could have been a three-run hit if Domnguez had not for some reason stopped at second before running to third. But Austin Wells scored him anyways with his ninth sacrifice fly of the year tied for the most in MLB before Trent Grisham drove in McMahon with a single that made it 4-2. As much of a whirlwind as it is getting traded at the deadline and uprooting [your life], at least on the surface [McMahon] looks settled and comfortable, Boone said. Theres an ease with which he plays the position. And I think hes got some real offensive upside that hopefully continues to lengthen our lineup. Arvid Soderblom Jersey