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Andrew Shipotofsky

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Articles by Andrew Shipotofsky (122)

Phillies Lose in Extras on Charlie’s Big Night

  #89719562 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, the Phillies (52-65) lost by one after falling short in a ninth inning come back. Today, looking to tie up the four game series with the Mets (56-61), the Phillies sent their ace Cole Hamels (6-6 2.37 ERA) to the hill. Hamels lost his last start, but only gave up […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  10 Aug 2014
Phillies Take First Two From the Nationals

  #453047108 / gettyimages.com On Thursday, the Phillies (49-61) blew out the Nationals (58-49), but took a major blow losing Cliff Lee for what looks like the rest of the season. Yesterday, the Phillies sent Roberto Hernandez (6-8 3.87 ERA) to the hill looking to take the first two over the Nationals. Hernandez won his […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  02 Aug 2014
A.J. Burnett Struggles in Phillies Loss

  #488716985 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, the Phillies took the win over the DBacks leading to the series win. Today, the Phillies traveled up the turnpike to New York to face the Mets. The Phillies sent A.J. Burnett to the hill in what could be his last start as a Phillie with the trade deadline on […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  28 Jul 2014
A Strong Outing by Roberto Hernandez Leads to Phillies Victory

  #452241476 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, the Phillies took the loss in the tenth inning when Antonio Bastardo allowed four runs. Today, the Phillies faced the Diamondbacks in the rubber match. For the Phillies, Roberto Hernandez took the hill going for his first win since July 9th. In his last outing, Hernandez went 5.2 innings in […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  27 Jul 2014
Phillies Offense Backs Kendrick’s Strong Outing.

  #452235554 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, the Phillies (45-58) avoided a sweep by the Giants (57-45) backed by a ten-strikeout performance by Cole Hamels (5-5 2.72 ERA). The Phillies sent Kyle Kendrick (5-10 4.87 ERA) to hill to open a series against the Diamondbacks (44-59). Kendrick has had problems with giving up homeruns all season and […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  26 Jul 2014
Phillies Take Game Two Over the Braves

  #452402732 / gettyimages.com After losing game one to start the second half of the season to the Braves (53-44), the Phillies (43-54) looked to split the series by sending ace, Cole Hamels (4-5 2.83 ERA), to the hill. Hamels heading into tonight hadn’t won a game since July 7th, taking the no decision in […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  19 Jul 2014
The Phillies Blown Out in the Last Game Before the All Star Break

  #489723053 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, the Phillies (42-53) took the loss to the Nationals (51-42) in the tenth inning thanks to blown play between Rollins and Utley and control problems by Jake Diekman. That loss ended a five game win streak. Today, in the last game before the All Star Break, the Phillies sent Kyle […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  13 Jul 2014
B.J. Rosenberg Sent to AAA, Jeff Manship Returns From DL

  #494333695 / gettyimages.com Following tonight’s win over the Brewers, the Phillies announced that right-hander B.J. Rosenberg was being sent down to Triple-A Leigh Valley. Jeff Manship will replace him in the bullpen as he is coming off the disabled list. Rosenberg struggled in his return the big leagues, giving up at least a run […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  09 Jul 2014
Phillies Offense and Bullpen Bail Out Kyle Kendrick to Take First Two Games of the Series

  #451875962 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, the Phillies (39-51) took game one over the Brewers (52-39) 3-2, backed by a two run home run by Chase Utley and six and two-third strong innings from Cole Hamels (3-5 2.87 ERA) Tonight, looking for the series win, Phillies sent Kyle Kendrick (4-8 4.46 ERA) to the hill going […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  08 Jul 2014
The Phillies Continue Their Funk With Trade Season Around the Corner

  #451740488 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, the Phillies (37-50) were blown out in game one against the Pittsburgh Pirates (46-41). Today, looking to stop the bleeding, Phillies sent rookie, right-hander David Buchanan (4-5 4.82 ERA) to the hill in what might be one of his last starts before being sent back to the minors with Cliff […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  05 Jul 2014