Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 8-9, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies took a beating from the Chicago Cubs 4-10 at Citizens Bank Park.
The numbers aren't lying. A loss by 6 last night and the vibes reflect it. Also weighing on the score: 2-5 lately. There's no sugarcoating it.
Phillies Game on April 15
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jesús Luzardo (1-2, 6.20 ERA) vs Shota Imanaga (0-1, 2.95 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Moderate drizzle, 70°F, Wind 7 mph |
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies took a beating from the Chicago Cubs 4-10 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 0 |
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Edmundo Sosa went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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11 | 7 | .611 | W1 | |
|
Marlins
|
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9 | 9 | .500 | 2.0 | L1 |
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Phillies
|
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8 | 9 | .471 | 2.5 | L1 |
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Nationals
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8 | 9 | .471 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
7 | 11 | .389 | 4.0 | L7 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .233 | .978 | 12 | |
| 3 | .254 | .832 | 10 | |
| 1 | .278 | .906 | 5 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 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 are feeling the heat after an ugly 4-10 loss to the Chicago Cubs, leaving them with an underwhelming 8-9 record. With the offense struggling to find its rhythm, Alec Bohm is trying to shake off a cold start, even seeking advice from Kyle Schwarber in the dugout, a move that reflects the urgency of the moment. Meanwhile, Taijuan Walker, who has struggled in the first inning, is set to adjust his pregame routine ahead of his next start against the Braves. The Phillies need to pull together as they navigate this rough patch, a run differential of -12 over the last seven games is simply unacceptable. It's time for Bohm to step up and for Walker to find his footing if this team hopes to turn the tide.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies host the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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