Yankees fall to 6-11, lose 4-3 to Phillies

Gleyber Torres' two run single gives Yankees early lead

The Yankees dropped their fourth straight game on Thursday, falling to the Phillies 4-3 in 10 innings at Citizens Bank Park. The loss drops the Yankees to 6-11 on the season, while the Phillies improve to 9-8.

The Yankees took an early lead in the game, scoring two runs in the first inning on a two-run single by Gleyber Torres. The Phillies tied the game in the third inning on a two-run homer by Bryce Harper, but the Yankees regained the lead in the fourth inning on a solo homer by Aaron Judge.

Phillies tie game in the 9th inning

The Phillies tied the game in dramatic fashion in the bottom of the ninth inning on a two-out, two-run single by Nick Castellanos. The Yankees had a chance to win the game in the top of the 10th inning, but they were unable to push a run across.

In the bottom of the 10th inning, the Phillies loaded the bases with one out. Yankees manager Aaron Boone then intentionally walked Castellanos to load the bases, but Brandon Marsh hit a sacrifice fly to center field to drive in the winning run.

Domingo German struggles in his return

Domingo German made his first start of the season for the Yankees, and he struggled mightily. German allowed four runs on seven hits in just 3 1/3 innings of work. He walked two batters and struck out four.

The Yankees bullpen was unable to hold the lead in the late innings. Lucas Luetge allowed a two-run homer to Harper in the third inning, and Miguel Castro allowed the game-tying single to Castellanos in the ninth inning.

Nestor Cortes' next start up in the air

Nestor Cortes is scheduled to make his next start on Saturday against the Blue Jays, but Boone said after the game that Cortes is dealing with a groin injury.

Brzykcy optioned to Triple-A

The Yankees optioned right-handed pitcher JP Sears to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, the team announced. Sears, 24, was 0-3 with a 14.73 ERA in 17 1/3 innings pitched over three starts. The Yankees are expected to recall RHP Clarke Schmidt from Triple-A to take Sears' spot in the rotation.

Conclusion: Young doesn't believe shoulder injury is serious

Jameson Taillon left Thursday's game against the Phillies in the second inning with a right shoulder injury. Taillon said after the game that he doesn't believe the injury is serious, but he will undergo an MRI on Friday.

If Taillon is forced to miss any time, it would be a big blow to the Yankees' rotation. Taillon has been one of the team's most consistent starters this season, with a 2.70 ERA in four starts.