Pitching, Home Runs, and Errors Strike Again: Yankees 6, Phillies 4

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Before the game even started, the evening seemed to have an ominous feeling to it as relief pitchers JD Hammer and Brady Falter were placed on the COVID-19 list. For a team with nearly half their roster unvaccinated, the woes continued.

Phillies have more COVID issues that arose during batting practice. Pitchers Bailey Falter and JD Hammer were placed on the COVID-related list.

— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) July 20, 2021 However, it was Aaron Nola’s day on the mound and after significant time off with the All-Star break and being placed on the COVID-19 list himself, hopes were high that he would come out feeling refreshed. Instead, Nola, who has been inconsistent…