Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 47-37, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies squeaked by the New York Mets 5-4 at Citi Field.
On the right side of things. They've taken 5 of 7 this week. Moving right along. Add in +6 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.
Phillies Game on June 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Aaron Nola (3-4, 5.58 ERA) vs Braxton Ashcraft (7-3, 3.07 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 70°F, Wind 3 mph |
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies squeaked by the New York Mets 5-4 at Citi Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Kyle Schwarber went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
49 | 33 | .598 | L2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
47 | 37 | .560 | 3.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
44 | 40 | .524 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
43 | 42 | .506 | 7.5 | W2 |
|
Mets
|
|
35 | 49 | .417 | 15.0 | L1 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | .256 | .962 | 54 | |
| 19 | .276 | .905 | 51 | |
| 12 | .321 | .863 | 42 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | 1.57 | 0.94 | 28.2 | |
| 9-3 | 2.13 | 1.11 | 110.0 | |
| 8-1 | 2.03 | 0.86 | 75.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.2 IP, 13 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Phillies News
Kyle Schwarber's impressive 30 home runs this season keep him in a thrilling race with Bryce Harper toward the 400-homer milestone, showcasing the firepower of the Phillies' lineup despite a recent setback against the Mets. After a 5-2 week, the team remains solidly positioned in the playoff hunt, sitting at 46-37 and even making it into the Top 5 of MLB Power Rankings. Yet, the whispers of potential trades, including a speculative move for Matt Chapman to replace Alec Bohm, linger in the air as the July trade deadline approaches. The Phillies need to keep pushing as they face off against the struggling Mets again, while their offense continues to flex its muscles in an otherwise up-and-down season.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Saturday.
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