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Matt Rappa

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Phillies, Velasquez vie for continued success in Pittsburgh

The Philadelphia Phillies (15-24) and RHP Vince Velasquez will look for continued success against RHP Ivan Nova and the Pittsburgh Pirates (18-24) in a Saturday matinee at PNC Park.

Matt Rappa  •  20 May 2017
Phillies, Hellickson seek rebound in series opener against Pirates

The Philadelphia Phillies (14-24) and RHP Jeremy Hellickson will kick-off the final series of their nine-game road trip, as they take on RHP Trevor Williams and the Pittsburgh Pirates (18-23) Friday evening at PNC Park.

Matt Rappa  •  19 May 2017
Bullpen falters as Phillies swept by Ruiz, Mariners

The Philadelphia Phillies (13-19) have been swept for the third time of the season, dropping the series finale 11-6 to former World Series-winning catcher Carlos Ruiz and the Seattle Mariners (17-17) Wednesday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.

Matt Rappa  •  10 May 2017
Phillies welcome return of Carlos Ruiz in series opener with Mariners

Former Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz, who hit .266/.352/.393 with 68 home runs and 401 RBIs in 10-plus seasons with the Phillies from 2006 to 2016, will make his long-awaited return to the city of brotherly love.

Matt Rappa  •  09 May 2017
Phillies, Hellickson seek to salvage series finale with Nationals

The Philadelphia Phillies (12-17) and RHP Jeremy Hellickson will look to avoid being swept for the third time this season — as well as end their current five-game losing streak — in a Sunday series finale matinee against the Major League Baseball-best Washington Nationals (21-9) at Citizens Bank Park

Matt Rappa  •  07 May 2017
Velasquez, Cole square off as Phillies look to snap 4-game skid against Nationals

Seeking to snap their four-game losing streak, RHP Vince Velasquez and the Philadelphia Phillies (12-16) will face RHP A.J. Cole and the division-leading Washington Nationals (20-9) in the second of a three-game series Saturday evening at Citizens Bank Park.

Matt Rappa  •  06 May 2017
Phillies, Nationals open 3-game set with Pivetta set for home debut

he Philadelphia Phillies (12-15) will look to snap their three-game skid in the series opener against the National League East division-leading Washington Nationals (19-9) and RHP Stephen Strasburg Friday evening at Citizens Bank Park. Phillies rookie RHP Nick Pivetta will make his second career start in place of injured RHP Aaron Nola (lower back strain).

Matt Rappa  •  05 May 2017
Phillies turn to Eickhoff as 4-game series continues against Arrieta, Cubs

Having split the first two of the four-game set with the Chicago Cubs (14-12), the Philadelphia Phillies (12-13) will send RHP Jerad Eickhoff to the mound in opposition of RHP Jake Arrieta Wednesday evening at Wrigley Field.

Matt Rappa  •  03 May 2017
Phillies aim to solve Cubs’ Lester as Hellickson eyes 5th win

The Philadelphia Phillies (12-12) will look to solve Chicago Cubs (13-12) left-hander Jon Lester Tuesday evening in the second of a four-game set at Wrigley Field. Lester will oppose Phillies right-hander Jeremy Hellickson, who is tied for the National League lead in wins, 4.

Matt Rappa  •  02 May 2017
Phillies head to Wrigley Field to take on reigning World Series champion Cubs

Having lost three consecutive games, the Philadelphia Phillies (11-12) will look to return to the .500 mark in the series opener of the four-game set against the reigning World Series champion Chicago Cubs (13-11) Monday evening at the historic Wrigley Field.

Matt Rappa  •  01 May 2017