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The Philadelphia Phillies were 8-12, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies were beaten by the Atlanta Braves 1-3 at Citizens Bank Park.

Phillies Daily Vibe Check
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a rough stretch

The indicators are pointing down. The 2-5 record this week is doing most of the damage. Compounding things, the mound has been a liability at 6.7 RA/G.

Phillies Game on April 19

Opponent:Atlanta Braves (14-7)
Location:Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:07:20 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Andrew Painter (1-0, 3.77 ERA) vs Grant Holmes (1-1, 3.32 ERA)
TV Broadcast:NBCSN / Peacock, NBCSN / Peacock
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 53°F, Wind 6 mph

Phillies Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies were beaten by the Atlanta Braves 1-3 at Citizens Bank Park.

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Highlights

Phillies Record & Standings

NL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Braves
147.667 W4
Marlins
912.4295.0 L4
Nationals
912.4295.0 L2
Phillies
812.4005.5 L4
Mets
714.3337.0 L10

Philadelphia Phillies are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -20 run differential.

Phillies Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
29
Felix Reyes
1.3331.6661
12
Kyle Schwarber
6.211.87112
3
Bryce Harper
4.270.88411

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
61
Cristopher Sánchez
2-21.591.4128.1

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
44
Jesús Luzardo
6.2 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
27
Aaron Nola
6.1 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
61
Cristopher Sánchez
6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Phillies News

The Phillies' woes deepened after suffering their fourth consecutive loss, this time a humiliating 9-0 defeat to the Braves, leaving them with a chilling 8-11 record. J.T. Realmuto’s departure due to lower back tightness only adds to the team's woes, as they scramble to regain footing in a tumultuous early season. Felix Reyes provided a rare highlight with his home run in his first major league at-bat, yet it was a lone bright spot in an otherwise bleak performance. With Zack Wheeler nearing a return from injury, the Phils desperately need a spark to halt this freefall. If they don’t turn things around soon, fans could be in for a long and painful summer.

Sources
Realmuto removed in sixth inning with lower back tightness
MLB.com
Realmuto removed in sixth inning with lower back tightness
PHILADELPHIA – Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto left Saturday night’s game because of tightness in his lower back. “We’re checking on him now,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said following a 3-1 loss to the Braves. “I doubt he’ll play tomorrow.”
Zack Wheeler On Track For Late April Return
Mlbtraderumors
Zack Wheeler On Track For Late April Return
Right-hander Zack Wheeler has been on the mend from thoracic outlet surgery since last September, with an early-season return being the goal for the Phillies. That could happen very soon, as Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Wheeler will make one more rehab start for the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils on Sunday. If […]
Phillies Place Jhoan Duran On 15-Day Injured List
Mlbtraderumors
Phillies Place Jhoan Duran On 15-Day Injured List
4:25 pm: Duran felt something in his side on Wednesday and again today when he got on the mound, reports Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Thomson said that imaging showed a “very mild strain” and that Duran’s absence is “not going to be long,” according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. In the meantime, Keller will […]
Phils call up Reyes for 'shot of energy' ... and he provides it with HR in 1st AB!
MLB.com
Phils call up Reyes for 'shot of energy' ... and he provides it with HR in 1st AB!
PHILADELPHIA -- Felix Reyes emphatically clapped his hands as he rounded first base in the second inning on Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park. He had just hit a home run to right field against Braves left-hander Chris Sale to fulfill a lifelong dream in the first at-bat of his
Felix Reyes hits home run in first major-league at-bat, but Phillies lose fourth in a row
Philliesnation
Felix Reyes hits home run in first major-league at-bat, but Phillies lose fourth in a row
Felix Reyes hit a home run in his first big-league at-bat. Unfortunately for the Phillies, it was their only source of offense.
It could be a long summer if Phillies don’t turn things around ‘someway, somehow’
Philliesnation
It could be a long summer if Phillies don’t turn things around ‘someway, somehow’
On a miserable first 19 games for the Phillies.

Phillies Upcoming Schedule

The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Chicago Cubs for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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