Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 87-74, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies got routed by the Tampa Bay Rays 1-12 at Citizens Bank Park.
The numbers paint a bleak picture. A 11-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. Compounding things, a 2-5 week. That's the biggest factor right now.
Phillies Game on September 27
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 03:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zack Wheeler (13-5, 3.06 ERA) vs Nick Martinez (15-5, 2.94 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Light drizzle, 59°F, Wind 10 mph |
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies got routed by the Tampa Bay Rays 1-12 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 17 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
94 | 67 | .584 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
87 | 74 | .540 | 7.0 | L4 |
|
Marlins
|
|
79 | 82 | .491 | 15.0 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
76 | 85 | .472 | 18.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
74 | 87 | .460 | 20.0 | W1 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -20 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | .231 | .854 | 95 | |
| 28 | .269 | .864 | 86 | |
| 15 | .250 | .698 | 88 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-6 | 1.85 | 1.01 | 58.1 | |
| 13-5 | 3.06 | 1.06 | 156.0 | |
| 18-7 | 2.91 | 1.20 | 207.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.4 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Phillies News
The Philadelphia Phillies are on the brink of disaster, facing a must-win scenario against the Tampa Bay Rays after a brutal 12-1 loss that exposed their undersized hopes for the postseason. With just one game left, the pressure mounts as they cling to a potential NL Wild Card berth, but the specter of a historic collapse looms large. Compounding their woes, the team is grappling with injuries, notably to Luis Arraez, whose sprained ankle casts further doubt on their lineup. Adding to the somber day, the Phillies mourn the passing of former owner Bill Giles, a pivotal figure in the franchise's history. On a slightly brighter note, Jesús Luzardo is set to return from the injured list, providing a potential boost to a beleaguered bullpen. As the season teeters on the edge, every moment counts.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
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