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Andrew Shipotofsky

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Articles by Andrew Shipotofsky (122)

Phillies Avoid the Sweep Thanks to Late Game Heroics from Ben Revere

Yesterday, the Phillies lost a heartbreaker. Cliff Lee was stellar in a compete game shut out loss. The only run that Cliff Lee gave up with a solo home run to Evan Gattis that barely went out. In the game, Lee struck out 13 bats and lowered his season ERA to 4.00. Today, the Phillies […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  17 Apr 2014
Cliff Lee and the Phillies Look to Tie Up Series Against the Braves

The Phillies will face divisional rival, Atlanta Braves, in game two of a now three game series. Unfortunately, yesterday’s game was rained out and a make date has yet to be announced. In game one, the Phillies took the loss, after Jake Diekman blew the save in the ninth inning after Dan Uggla hit a […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  16 Apr 2014
Phillies Blow the Game in the Ninth to Lose Game One

Tonight the Phillies started a series against divisional rival, Atlanta Braves. Phillies coming off a sweep of the Florida Marlins have looked very good as of late. Though pitching continues to be shaky, the offense has continued to impress this season. Going into the game, Chase Ultey was hitting .500 with six doubles and three […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  14 Apr 2014
Phillies Sweep the Marlins, Powered by Two Home Runs

The Phillies entered today looking for the first sweep of the year against divisional rival, Miami Marlins. Last night’s game ended in the trilling fashion as Jimmy Rollins hit a walk off homerun in the tenth inning. Jimmy said that he wanted to end it then, since Giancarlo Stanton was due to come up in […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  13 Apr 2014
Phillies Knock Around Marlins’ Ace, Jose Fernandez

Photo Courtsey of Philliedelphia writer, Matt Rappa Tonight, the Phillies opened up a series against division rivals, the Miami Marlins. After getting swept by the Brewers, the Phillies were looking to get back on track. The Phillies struggled in the series, being outscored 25 to 10. Errors and defense were also major factors in the […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  11 Apr 2014
Chase Utley Returns as Cliff Lee Looks to be the Stopper

Today, the Phillies will look to savage a three game set against the red hot Brewers and avoid the sweep. Going into today, the Brewers have won their last five games including a sweep of the defending champions, Boston Red Sox. The Phillies in this series have struggled defensively and it cost them in both […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  10 Apr 2014
Phillies Look to Get Back on Track on Opening Night

Today, is Opening Night at Citizens Bank Park, as well as game two of a three game set against the Brewers. Yesterday in the Home Opener, the Brewers blew out the Phillies 10-4 in a game where the Phillies defense gave up three errors and Ryan Braun went 3-5 with three homeruns and seven RBIs […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  09 Apr 2014
Ryan Braun and the Phillies Defense Spoil the Phillies Home Opener

The home opener is finally here as the Phillies face the Brewers for a three game set. The Phillies opened the series by sending Kyle Kendrick to the hill. Kyle started the year with a no decision, even though he pitched seven strong innings against the Rangers. The Brewers gave the ball to Kyle Lohse. […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  08 Apr 2014
Phillies take the Series Against the Cubs

Yesterday, the Phillies took the win the Cubs home opener. Today, the Phillies sent Cliff Lee to the hill looking to take the series. Lee took the win in the season opener against the Rangers even though he gave up eight runs. Lee was opposed by Jeff Samardzija. Samardzija pitched very well in season opener […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  05 Apr 2014
Phillies Spoil Wrigley Field’s 100th Opening Day

After two heartbreaking losses for Phillies against the Rangers in walk off fashion. The Phillies got back on the winning track with a win against the Chicago Cubs. Phillies sent Roberto Hernandez to the hill for his regular season Phillies debut. Hernandez had a very good spring including a five inning, one hit appearance against […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  04 Apr 2014