Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 40-35, 2nd in the NL East. The Philadelphia Phillies did not play yesterday.
Neither here nor there. A -6 run differential. Even the close losses add up. Compounding things, pitching at 5.4 RA/G. That's a problem.
Phillies Game on June 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cristopher Sánchez (8-3, 1.82 ERA) vs Freddy Peralta (5-5, 3.90 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FOX, FOX |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 6 mph |
Phillies Score & Recap
The Philadelphia Phillies did not play yesterday.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
47 | 27 | .635 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
40 | 35 | .533 | 7.5 | L2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
39 | 37 | .513 | 9.0 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
38 | 38 | .500 | 10.0 | W2 |
|
Mets
|
|
34 | 41 | .453 | 13.5 | W2 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | .245 | .919 | 43 | |
| 15 | .248 | .837 | 40 | |
| 9 | .317 | .844 | 35 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-3 | 1.82 | 1.09 | 99.0 | |
| 6-1 | 2.01 | 0.85 | 62.2 | |
| 3-0 | 2.28 | 1.19 | 27.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Phillies News
Andrew Painter's demotion to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after a disappointing start is a clear indication that the Phillies are feeling the pressure to shake up their rotation. With a current record of 40-35 and losing to the Mets 6-4 yesterday, the team's pitching depth is already under scrutiny, especially with José Alvarado admitting that hitters are feeling too confident against him. As the Phillies grapple with these issues and contemplate trade options to shore up their pitching, they can't overlook the bright spots in their farm system, like 20-year-old Ramon Marquez, who made waves with five no-hit innings in his High-A debut. This week has shown that while the bats of Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper are warming up, the pitching woes could be the Achilles' heel that derails their season.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Washington Nationals for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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