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Erik Seybold

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Articles by Erik Seybold (526)

David Buchanan and Phils Look to Avoid Sweep Against Braves, Aaron Harang

The Phillies were swept in yesterday's day-night doubleheader 10-3 and 5-1, respectively. Falling to 36-45 at the season's mid-way mark, the Phillies are now on pace to lose 90 games. The Phillies' bats failed to show up to the park yesterday, as they mounted just four runs. In the finale of the doubleheader the Phils […]

Erik Seybold  •  29 Jun 2014
Roberto Hernandez, Ervin Santana Square Off In Game One Of Day-Night Doubleheader

Photo: Philliedelphia/Andrew Gillen Freddie Freeman beat the Phillies last night, 4-2 in game one of this four-game set. Freeman, who drove in all four of the Braves' runs last night, went 3-for-5 including a three-run home run and a double. It was not Kyle Kendrick's night. Despite going eight innings, his team was unable to […]

Erik Seybold  •  28 Jun 2014
Phillies Five: The Pen

Phillies Five is re-juvinated and back this week as Philliedelphia.com takes a look into the Phillies bullpen. A squad that has held opposing hitters to just 6 runs in 48 1/3 innings since June 3rd, the Phillies bullpen has been a big part of the reason the Phillies aren't losing every game they play right […]

Erik Seybold  •  25 Jun 2014
Roberto Hernandez Takes On Alfredo Simon, Reds As Phils Look to Surge In Cincinnati

Let's just say that when it comes to Cole Hamels and the Reds, the Reds are always on the short end of the stick. Last night, for the tenth time in his career, Cole Hamels defeated the Reds. With strong offensive support from his teammates at the plate, Hamels manned the hill for 7 2/3 […]

Erik Seybold  •  07 Jun 2014
Cliff Lee and Phils Go For Series Win Over Cincinnati In Rubber Match Finale

The Phillies finally broke their scoreless streak last night as they romped the Reds 12-1 to also break their four-game losing streak. Led by Cole Hamels, who allowed one run through seven inning, the Phillies took the Reds to town offensively. Cole Hamels won his 100th career game in the effort and improved his lifetime […]

Erik Seybold  •  18 May 2014
Phillies Go For Sweep As Hamels, Niese Face Off In Finale

Just three days ago, the Phillies were swept in four games by the Toronto Blue Jays. Today, they are a win away from completing a sweep of their own against the New York Mets. Last night, the Phils narrowly edged the Mets 5-4. Led offensively by Jimmy Rollins (3-4, 4 R, 1 RBI), Chase Utley […]

Erik Seybold  •  11 May 2014
Phils Blanked By J.A. Happ, Blue Jays Bullpen

  #488340221 / gettyimages.com The Phillies started the week off on a bad note tonight. They came into this evening's game coming off of a series win against their division rival Nationals. With their record back at .500, the Phillies sent Kyle Kendrick to the mound to pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays, who are […]

Erik Seybold  •  05 May 2014
Roberto Hernandez Gets Spot Start As Phils Eye Series Win Over Nationals

A.J. Burnett and the Phillies offense made their presence last night as they stomped over the Nationals 7-2 to even the series at one-a-piece. Burnett allowed a run over six innings en route to his second win. Behind home runs from Ryan Howard (3-run HR) and Cody Asche (solo HR) and RBI doubles from Marlon Byrd […]

Erik Seybold  •  04 May 2014
Burnett Seeks to Lift Phils From Losing Streak As Roark, Nats Oppose

The Phillies had a good chance at winning last night's series opener with the Nationals, but it didn't happen due to their imploding bullpen. Cliff Lee got the start against Stephen Strasburg and the Nats last night, going 7 innings and allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits. He struck out five and walked […]

Erik Seybold  •  03 May 2014
Tonight’s Phillies-Mets Game Postponed Due to Inclement Weather

(Photo: Matt Rappa/Philliedelphia.com) The Phillies and Mets have canceled their scheduled game two of a three game series tonight due to inclement weather. Kyle Kendrick (0-2, 3.52 ERA) and Bartolo Colon (2-3, 4.50 ERA) were supposed to go tonight in the second game, but it won't happen.  With the rain and wind showing no signs […]

Erik Seybold  •  30 Apr 2014