Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 22-23, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9 at PNC Park.
Cruising at a nice clip. A 5-2 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up. And plus-13 in run differential this stretch.
Phillies Game on May 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cristopher Sánchez (4-2, 2.11 ERA) vs Bubba Chandler (1-4, 4.62 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 55°F, Wind 3 mph |
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 2 | |
| 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 1 |
Highlights
- Bryce Harper went 4-5 with 2 RBI.
- Kyle Schwarber went 3-5 with 2 HR and 5 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
31 | 14 | .689 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
22 | 23 | .489 | 9.0 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
22 | 23 | .489 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
20 | 25 | .444 | 11.0 | L2 |
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Mets
|
|
18 | 26 | .409 | 12.5 | L1 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .237 | 1.010 | 35 | |
| 10 | .282 | .906 | 26 | |
| 4 | .336 | .846 | 22 |
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 | 5.91 | 1.55 | 45.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 3 HR, 7 RBI, .333 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 etched his name in Phillies history by becoming the first player to hit 20 home runs this season, leading the team to an exhilarating 11-9 comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. This marks the second consecutive week that the Phillies have erased a six-run deficit, showcasing their resilience and ability to believe in their comeback potential. Alongside Schwarber's power display, Bryce Harper delivered a standout performance with four hits, fueling the offense as they clawed back in extra innings. As the Phillies hover around .500 at 22-23, the momentum from this thrilling win could be just what they need to spark a turnaround in a tightly contested division race.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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