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Andrew Shipotofsky

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Articles by Andrew Shipotofsky (122)

Phillies Look to Take Series Over the NL East Leading Nationals

  #454742182 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, the Phillies (65-75) came from behind to steel a most improbable win over the Washington Nationals (79-60). The Phillies scored seven runs in the last four innings including a huge three run ninth inning. The huge hits came from a collective of Ryan Howard (21st home run of the season), […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  06 Sep 2014
Phillies Win the Series, but Fail to get the Sweep

  #454546342 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, the Phillies took the series over the Braves with a second consecutive shutout. The first came with a combined no hitter, yesterday’s came on the hands of a great pitching performance by Kyle Kendrick (8-11 4.77 ERA). The two offensive stars of the game were Darrin Ruf (2-4 R RBI) […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  03 Sep 2014
Phillies Take the Loss due to a Misplay in the Seventh Inning.

  #454353846 / gettyimages.com After a day off yesterday, the Phillies (61-73) headed north to New York (63-72) to face the Mets for a three game series. To open the series, the Phillies rookie right hander, David Buchanan (6-7 4.03 ERA) to the hill. Buchanan has been an excellent stretch since being recalled to the […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  29 Aug 2014
Phillies In Position to Sweep the NL East Leading Nationals

  #452226368 / gettyimages.com Last night, the Phillies (60-72) took the series over the Washington Nationals (75-56). In the victory, Freddy Galvis and Darin Ruf hit home runs, but the it ultimately came down to an over turned call at first base with Kevin Frandsen coming off the bag allowing Ben Revere to reach base. […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  27 Aug 2014
Phillies Send Cole Hamels Looking for Third Series Win in a Row

  #488714465 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, the Phillies (59-72) took game one of a three game series over the Washington Nationals (75-55). In the game, home runs by Cody Asche and Carlos Ruiz, as well as a stellar performance by A.J. Burnett, who went seven innings, striking out 12 batters on two hits, powered the Phillies […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  26 Aug 2014
Phillies Lose to the Cardinals in Extras

  #453982884 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, the Phillies (57-71) came from behind and got the best of Adam Wainwright and the Cardinals (69-58) for a 5-4 victory. Tonight, the Phillies sent David Buchanan (6-7 4.21 ERA) to the hill. Though Buchanan took the loss in his last two starts he continued to lower his ERA. Buchanan […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  24 Aug 2014
Phillies Send Cole Hamels to the Hill Looking to Take the Series

  #111683358 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, the Mariners (68-57) took game two of a three game series. A.J. Burnett (6-14 4.42 ERA) went seven and two-thirds innings, while giving up five runs on six hits. With the series split, the Phillies will send ace Cole Hamels (6-6 2.44 ERA) to the hill. Hamels took the no […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  20 Aug 2014
Phillies Pitching Blows a Four Run Lead

  #453701682 / gettyimages.com Early this morning, the Phillies (54-69) took game one over the Giants (64-58) in extra innings. Phillies sent Kyle Kendrick (5-11 4.90 ERA) to the hill looking to get back on track. Kendrick hasn’t won a game since July 25th. Tim Hudson (8-9 3.03 ERA) got the start for the Giants. […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  16 Aug 2014
Bastardo Implodes Again Leading to Phillies Loss

  #453544276 / gettyimages.com The Phillies (53-67) are coming off a series against the Mets in which they lost three of four. Last night, the Phillies opened a three game series against Mike Trout and the Angels (69-49). The Phillies sent newly-aquired Jerome Williams (1-3 6.43 ERA) to the hill. Williams was just signed by […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  13 Aug 2014
Ryan Howard Comes Through in the Ninth as the Phillies Walk Off

  #453449350 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, the Phillies (53-65) took the loss in the tenth inning after failing to capitalize on another stellar outing by Cole Hamels. Today, the Phillies sent Kyle Kendrick (5-11 4.88 ERA) to hill in attempt to attempt a split on the series against the Mets (56-62). Kendrick’s last win came on […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  10 Aug 2014