Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 80-63, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies lost a close one to the Atlanta Braves 4-5 at Citizens Bank Park.
Solid ground right now. The arms have been stingy at 2.4 RA/G. On top of that, the +7 run differential backs up the record.
Phillies Game on September 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jesús Luzardo (13-5, 3.02 ERA) vs Grant Holmes (9-5, 3.62 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBC 10, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph |
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies lost a close one to the Atlanta Braves 4-5 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Kyle Schwarber went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
85 | 58 | .594 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
80 | 63 | .559 | 5.0 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
72 | 72 | .500 | 13.5 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
67 | 78 | .462 | 19.0 | L4 |
|
Mets
|
|
65 | 78 | .455 | 20.0 | W1 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | .241 | .881 | 86 | |
| 27 | .272 | .891 | 80 | |
| 15 | .247 | .698 | 80 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-5 | 1.72 | 1.05 | 52.1 | |
| 16-5 | 2.58 | 1.20 | 181.1 | |
| 13-5 | 3.02 | 1.12 | 169.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Phillies News
The Philadelphia Phillies continue to ride a wave of momentum, sitting at 80-62 after a solid win against the Atlanta Braves, but the shadows of inconsistent bullpen performances loom large. Rookie Alex McFarlane, tasked with a crucial eighth-inning role, faltered against Ronald Acuña Jr., allowing a game-tying three-run homer that put a damper on an otherwise strong week for the Phils, who are 5-2 in their last seven games with a remarkable +10 run differential. As pressure mounts leading into the final stretch, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski’s commitment to the team beyond 2027 offers a glimmer of stability amidst the chaos. The team must quickly iron out its late-inning woes if it hopes to keep pace with the Braves and secure a playoff spot.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies host the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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