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Andrew Shipotofsky

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Articles by Andrew Shipotofsky (122)

Byrd, Ruiz, and Rollins Homer in Phillies Loss

  #495051417 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, the Phillies (25-35) shut out the Reds (28-32) back by a strong performance from the offense, starter Cole Hamels, and the bullpen. Today looking to take the series against the Reds, the Phillies sent Roberto Hernandez (2-4 4.35 ERA) to the hill. This season Hernandez has fail to seven innings […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  07 Jun 2014
Phillies Back Cole Hamels as They Blank the Reds

  #123475801 / gettyimages.com After losing their last six games, the Phillies (25-34) completed a shut out of the Reds (27-32).They sent ace Cole Hamels (2-3 3.49 ERA) to the hill. Hamels had yet to have a game where he absolutely dominated the opposing offense since coming off the DL until tonight. Going 7.2 innings, […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  06 Jun 2014
Cole Hamels Looks to Play Stopper Against the Reds

  #495331187 / gettyimages.com The last few games have been very dreadful for the Phillies (24-34). Losing their last six games, the Phillies will open a three game series versus the Reds (27-31) at Great American Ball Park, where the Phillies have had strong record of success in the past. For the Phillies, Cole Hamels […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  06 Jun 2014
Burnett Implodes for Eight Runs in Phillies Loss

  #175860869 / gettyimages.com   After losing the last three games, the Phillies (24-31) entered tonight just looking to stay afloat against the Washington Nationals (29-28).  A.J. Burnett (3-5 4.41 ERA) received the ball for the Phillies, looking to rebound after a bad month of May.  The Nationals opposed Burnett with their staff ace, Stephen […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  05 Jun 2014
Phillies Lose Second Game in a Row in Extras

After winning in 14 innings on Friday night, the Phillies (24-30) lost in 14 innings yesterday to the Mets (27-29). The Phillies entered today looking for redemption and to force a rubber match in game five of this five-game series. In order to have a chance, the Phillies sent ace Cole Hamels (1-3 4.43 ERA) […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  01 Jun 2014
Phillies Lose in the 14th Inning After Forcing Extras in the Ninth

  #494915603 / gettyimages.com After a 14 inning win by the Phillies (24-28), they were right back at it for 3:05pm game against the New York Mets (25-29). Today, the Phillies sent right-hander Kyle Kendrick (1-5 4.04 ERA) to the hill looking to build off his excellent start on Memorial Day that led to a […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  31 May 2014
Phillies Take on the Mets in a Rare Five Game Series

  #493626741 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, the Phillies closed out the series against the Rockies in a huge way. Down by one run the ninth inning, the Phillies battled by back with a huge two out RBI single by Chase Utley to tie the game. Then, Ryan Howard hit a three-run walk off bomb to end […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  29 May 2014
Is Maikel Franco Ready for the Bigs? Amaro Says No; Hails Defense At Third Base

  #479254951 / gettyimages.com In a recent interview with Ruben Amaro, he discussed the possibility of bringing up Phillies top prospect, Maikel Franco, with Cody Asche currently on the disabled list with hamstring tendinitis. Currently, Cesar Hernandez has been filling in for Asche and defensively has done quite well considering he never played the position […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  28 May 2014
David Buchanan Makes Major League Debut as Phillies Look to Tie Series

  #476758475 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers shut out the Phillies, 2-0. This afternoon, the Phillies will send rookie David Buchanan to hill to make his major league debut. Buchanan was absolutely stellar in spring training. In five games pitched during Grapefruit League action, Buchanan went 12 innings and posted a 2.25 […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  24 May 2014
Phillies Take the Series Versus the Reds in the Rubber Match

  #491866333 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, the Phillies offense exploded for 12 runs to support Cole Hamels (1-2 4.40 ERA) and help him nab his 100th career win. Looking for series win in a rubber match against the Reds today, the Phillies sent Cliff Lee (3-4 3.23 ERA) to the hill. Lee's took the loss in […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  18 May 2014