Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 86-70, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies handled the New York Mets 7-2 at Citi Field.
Not flashy, but the math works. Last night's win by 5 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Add in they've taken 4 of 7 this week. Moving right along.
Phillies Game on September 21
No game on this date.
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies handled the New York Mets 7-2 at Citi Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Justin Crawford went 1-4 with 3 RBI.
- Luis Arraez went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
92 | 64 | .590 | W3 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
86 | 70 | .551 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
76 | 80 | .487 | 16.0 | L3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
73 | 83 | .468 | 19.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
71 | 85 | .455 | 21.0 | L1 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | .234 | .867 | 95 | |
| 28 | .271 | .873 | 85 | |
| 15 | .253 | .707 | 87 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-6 | 1.76 | 1.01 | 56.1 | |
| 13-5 | 2.99 | 1.06 | 150.1 | |
| 18-6 | 2.93 | 1.22 | 200.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Phillies News
After a crushing 10-3 defeat to the Mets, the Phillies are stumbling at the worst possible time, with a lackluster 3-4 record over the past week and a troubling -12 run differential. The glaring issues lie in a bullpen that is struggling to find reliable arms as the playoffs approach, with manager Don Mattingly's unsteady decision-making causing fans to wonder who will take charge in the critical late innings. Adding to the pressure, Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez has called out the team to shake off their slump, reminding them that every game counts as they near the postseason. With key players like Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber not hitting their stride, the Phillies must rally quickly if they hope to turn around their fortunes and make a deep playoff run.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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