Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 17-22, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies dropped one to the Colorado Rockies 7-9 at Citizens Bank Park.
Some of this, some of that. The 2-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. Counterbalancing that, they've taken 4 of 7 this week. Moving right along.
Phillies Game on May 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Aaron Nola (2-3, 5.06 ERA) vs Kyle Freeland (1-3, 5.04 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 63°F, Wind 4 mph |
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies dropped one to the Colorado Rockies 7-9 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Justin Crawford went 3-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Bryson Stott went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Kyle Schwarber went 1-6 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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26 | 13 | .667 | L2 | |
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Nationals
|
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19 | 20 | .487 | 7.0 | W3 |
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Phillies
|
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17 | 22 | .436 | 9.0 | L2 |
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Marlins
|
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17 | 22 | .436 | 9.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
15 | 23 | .395 | 10.5 | W1 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .214 | .894 | 22 | |
| 9 | .282 | .929 | 23 | |
| 4 | .333 | .868 | 20 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.42 | 1.34 | 48.1 | |
| 2-3 | 5.06 | 1.45 | 37.1 | |
| 3-3 | 5.98 | 1.40 | 43.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Phillies News
After a rough loss to the Rockies in extras, where the Phillies showcased a thrilling eighth-inning comeback only to fall short, the team is left grappling with inconsistencies that have plagued their season. Alec Bohm continues to struggle, earning a second consecutive day off in an attempt to clear his mind. Meanwhile, Jhoan Duran, who was called upon in a pinch, couldn't save the day, highlighting the team's pitching woes. The Phillies also made roster moves, officially ousting Dylan Moore to Triple-A, as they search for answers in a season that has them sitting at 17-21. It’s a frustrating time, especially with former No. 1 pick Mickey Moniak thriving elsewhere, reminding fans of missed opportunities. As this team limps into the next matchup, they need to find a way to convert these fleeting moments of promise into something more substantial.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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