Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 21-23, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Boston Red Sox 3-1 at Fenway Park.
Not much to complain about. The 2-run win last night carries weight here. On top of that, a 4-3 week speaks for itself.
Phillies Game on May 15
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Aaron Nola (2-3, 5.14 ERA) vs Braxton Ashcraft (2-2, 2.77 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 54°F, Wind 9 mph |
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Boston Red Sox 3-1 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- Kyle Schwarber went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
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30 | 14 | .682 | L1 | |
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Phillies
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21 | 23 | .477 | 9.0 | W1 |
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Nationals
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21 | 23 | .477 | 9.0 | L1 |
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Marlins
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20 | 24 | .455 | 10.0 | L1 |
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Mets
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18 | 25 | .419 | 11.5 | W3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .226 | .965 | 30 | |
| 10 | .266 | .886 | 24 | |
| 4 | .340 | .854 | 21 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.11 | 1.28 | 55.1 | |
| 3-3 | 5.07 | 1.33 | 49.2 | |
| 2-3 | 5.14 | 1.48 | 42.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .2 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Phillies News
Kyle Schwarber's power and Trea Turner's defensive prowess propelled the Phillies to a series victory over the Red Sox, highlighting a week where they went 5-2 with a +11 run differential. Facing former teammate Ranger Suárez for the first time, Schwarber made his presence known with a home run, showcasing the kind of clutch hitting the team has needed as they inch closer to the .500 mark at 19-22. While some fans might attribute the Phillies' recent success to Don Mattingly's influence, the reality is they’ve capitalized on facing weaker competition. With momentum on their side, the Phils are looking to build on this warm streak as they prepare for more challenges ahead.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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