What is the Philadelphia Phillies record in 2026?

The Philadelphia Phillies are 51-42, 2nd in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Phillies today?

Jesús Luzardo (7-4, 3.75 ERA) vs Brady Singer (3-8, 5.03 ERA). First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Phillies game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSP, Reds.TV. First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates

July 09, 2026

The Philadelphia Phillies were 51-42, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies were dismantled by the Cincinnati Reds 5-11 at Great American Ball Park.

Phillies Daily Vibe Check

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Tough week to look at. Last night's 6-run loss is fresh and it shows. On top of that, pitching at 6.4 RA/G. That's a problem.

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Phillies Game on July 09

Opponent:	Cincinnati Reds (42-49)
Location:	Great American Ball Park
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jesús Luzardo (7-4, 3.75 ERA) vs Brady Singer (3-8, 5.03 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSP, Reds.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 2 mph

Phillies Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies were dismantled by the Cincinnati Reds 5-11 at Great American Ball Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	2	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	5	8	0
	0	0	2	5	0	4	0	0		11	11	1

Highlights

J.T. Realmuto went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Kyle Schwarber went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Phillies Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	53	38	.582		W1
Phillies	51	42	.548	3.0	L1
Marlins	51	42	.548	3.0	W5
Nationals	48	46	.511	6.5	W1
Mets	39	54	.419	15.0	W1

Philadelphia Phillies are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -16 run differential.

Phillies Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
12 Kyle Schwarber	32	.254	.945	58
3 Bryce Harper	20	.264	.880	57
16 Brandon Marsh	15	.305	.842	46

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
59 Jhoan Duran	1-3	1.47	0.95	30.2
45 Zack Wheeler	9-1	2.28	0.91	87.0
61 Cristopher Sánchez	10-4	2.62	1.16	120.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
49 Derek Hill	3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games
2 Justin Crawford	4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
12 Kyle Schwarber	3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
45 Zack Wheeler	7.0 IP, 14 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
61 Cristopher Sánchez	7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
44 Jesús Luzardo	6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Phillies News

The Phillies' pitching woes were on full display in last night's 11-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, raising alarms as they’ve now cycled through 25 pitchers this season. As the trade deadline looms just 27 days away, it's clear that reinforcements are needed if they hope to solidify their playoff position, currently, they sit at 51-42 with not much margin for error in this competitive division. On a brighter note, ace Zack Wheeler is eager to take the mound in the All-Star Game, even with a Sunday start looming,showcasing his commitment as the team navigates these rocky waters. Meanwhile, fans may regret missing out on the chance to see former Phillie Ranger Suarez, who may not return as expected, further complicating the situation on the pitching front.

Sources

MLB.com

Phillies' pitching needs on full display in blowout loss vs. Reds

CINCINNATI -- The Phillies have used 25 pitchers this year. They’ll use more if they want to win in October. Their pitching concerns resurfaced in Wednesday night’s 11-5 loss to the Reds at Great American Ball Park.

MLB.com

Wheeler says he'd pitch in ASG despite Sunday start -- and Phils staff backs ace

CINCINNATI -- Phillies ace Zack Wheeler said he would pitch in Tuesday’s All-Star Game, even though he is scheduled to start Sunday’s first-half finale in Detroit.

Philliesnation

Multiple Phillies trade deadline needs come into focus in loss to Reds

With 27 days left to until the Aug. 3 trade deadline, two Phillies needs on the pitching side were on full display in an 11-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The Phillies at 51-42 are in a playoff spot, but their inclusion in the postseason tournament is not a guarantee. The division is much stronger […]

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Saturday is Baseball Day at the African American Museum in Philadelphia

Join the African American Museum in Philadelphia for a free family-friendly celebration of Black baseball history this Saturday, July 11. The day will begin with a presentation by Pierre LaRocco on the history and legacy of the Pythian Base Ball Club in Philadelphia, followed by a screening of The Other Boys of Summer, an inspiring […]

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2026 Draft Information

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Phillies fans might lose chance to embrace ‘honored’ Ranger Suarez (but right move was made)

After leaving his latest start early, there is a chance that former Phillie, Ranger Suarez, won't be making an appearance.

Phillies Upcoming Schedule

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