Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 8-10, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies were dismantled by the Chicago Cubs 2-11 at Citizens Bank Park.
Not a great stretch. Last night's loss by 9 drags the score down. On top of that, 2 wins in 7 games. The math speaks for itself.
Phillies Game on April 16
No game on this date.
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies were dismantled by the Chicago Cubs 2-11 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Highlights
- Bryce Harper went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
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12 | 7 | .632 | W2 | |
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Marlins
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9 | 10 | .474 | 3.0 | L2 |
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Phillies
|
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8 | 10 | .444 | 3.5 | L2 |
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Nationals
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8 | 10 | .444 | 3.5 | L1 |
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Mets
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7 | 12 | .368 | 5.0 | L8 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -15 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .222 | .936 | 12 | |
| 4 | .258 | .870 | 11 | |
| 2 | .290 | .770 | 11 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .273 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 stumbling out of the gate with an 8-10 record, and last night's brutal 11-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs highlights their ongoing issues. Jesús Luzardo's struggles on the mound are alarming, as he surrendered nine runs on 12 hits, continuing a trend of poor performances that begs the question: is he tipping his pitches? The offense, which has been underwhelming, is compounding the problem, unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities while the pitching staff disintegrates. Losing three straight series at home is unacceptable, especially with the Cubs looking to capitalize on the Phillies' misfires. With Martín Pérez slated to start for Atlanta on Friday, the Phillies need to regroup quickly or risk falling further behind in the division.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies host the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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