Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 8-8, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies pummeled the Chicago Cubs 13-7 at Citizens Bank Park.
Cruising at a nice clip. Coming off a win by 6. That energy is baked into the score. The catch: a -4 run differential. Even the close losses add up.
Phillies Game on April 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Aaron Nola (1-1, 3.63 ERA) vs Riley Martin (0-0, 0.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, TBS, NBCSP+, TBS |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 72°F, Wind 4 mph |
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies pummeled the Chicago Cubs 13-7 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 3 |
Highlights
- Brandon Marsh went 3-4 with 2 RBI.
- J.T. Realmuto went 3-5 with 3 RBI.
- Alec Bohm went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Kyle Schwarber went 2-3 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
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10 | 7 | .588 | L1 | |
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Marlins
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9 | 8 | .529 | 1.0 | W1 |
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Phillies
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8 | 8 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
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Nationals
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7 | 9 | .438 | 2.5 | L1 |
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Mets
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7 | 10 | .412 | 3.0 | L6 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .236 | 1.026 | 12 | |
| 3 | .276 | .899 | 10 | |
| 2 | .304 | .815 | 11 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.2 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.1 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Phillies News
The Philadelphia Phillies finally caught a break with a much-needed 13-7 victory over the Chicago Cubs, highlighted by Kyle Schwarber's two home runs after a dismal offensive stretch that saw them score just 20 runs over the previous eight games. Cristopher Sánchez also stepped up, showing the ace potential fans have been waiting for despite previous struggles. With their record now at 8-8, the Phillies are shedding the gloom of a rough start, but questions linger about Jose Alvarado's ongoing issues on the mound. Meanwhile, Yoniel Curet’s departure to the Tigers adds another layer to the Phillies’ roster shuffle as they look to regain momentum. It’s a day of mixed feelings as the bats finally woke up, but consistency will be essential if they want to keep climbing the standings.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies host the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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