Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 1-0, 5th in the NL East. The Philadelphia Phillies did not play yesterday.
Only 1 games in. Hard to read this team right now. An xwOBA of 0.258 with a 30.3% hard-hit rate. The offense is struggling beneath the surface. Counterbalancing that, 3.0 RA/G this stretch. The pitching is carrying weight.
Phillies Game on March 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Aaron Nola (TBD) vs Jacob deGrom (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP+, Rangers Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 5 mph |
Phillies Score & Recap
The Philadelphia Phillies did not play yesterday.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
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Marlins
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1 | 0 | 1.000 | W1 | |
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Mets
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1 | 0 | 1.000 | W1 | |
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Nationals
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1 | 0 | 1.000 | W1 | |
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Braves
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1 | 0 | 1.000 | W1 | |
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Phillies
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1 | 0 | 1.000 | W1 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 1-0 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .333 | 1.833 | 3 | |
| 0 | .500 | 1.500 | 0 | |
| 1 | .250 | 1.250 | 2 |
Phillies News
Jhoan Duran etched his name in Phillies history with a save on Opening Day, becoming the first reliever to do so at home, while the team celebrated a 5-3 victory over the Texas Rangers. In a game highlighted by solid pitching, Cristopher Sánchez shined with six shutout innings, further solidifying the pitching depth that looks promising early in the season. Meanwhile, Justin Crawford’s electrifying debut with two hits had fans buzzing, showing he can handle the big stage right off the bat. However, the offense still raises eyebrows with an xwOBA of just .261, hinting at hidden struggles beneath the surface. As the Phillies aim for consistency, the potential of young prospects like Andrew Painter remains a key talking point, leaving fans eager to see how these elements will shape the rest of the season.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies host the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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