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Matt Rappa

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Phillies capture 3rd straight win behind Galvis, Nola

Behind seven strong innings by RHP Aaron Nola, the Philadelphia Phillies (33-61) delivered RHP Matt Garza and the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers (52-47) their sixth consecutive loss in Friday evening’s series opener at Citizens Bank Park.

Matt Rappa  •  21 Jul 2017
Phillies open 10-game homestand against Garza, Brewers

The Philadelphia Phillies (32-61) and right-hander Aaron Nola will commence a three-game series against the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers (52-46) Friday evening at Citizens Bank Park.

Matt Rappa  •  21 Jul 2017
Velasquez, Conley return as Phillies vie for rebound against Marlins

The Philadelphia Phillies (30-61) will oppose southpaw Adam Conley and the Miami Marlins (42-49) Tuesday evening in the second of a three-game set at Marlins Park. Phillies starter RHP Vince Velasquez returns for his first start since May 30.

Matt Rappa  •  18 Jul 2017
Phillies take on Nelson, Brewers behind improved Nola

The Philadelphia Phillies (29-59) and right-hander Aaron Nola will take on the Milwaukee Brewers (51-41) and right-hander Jimmy Nelson in the second of a three-game set Saturday evening at Miller Park.

Matt Rappa  •  15 Jul 2017
Phillies set to conclude first half with series against Padres

The Philadelphia Phillies (28-56) and San Diego Padres (36-49) — both of whom trail their respective divisions by 21-plus games — will begin a three-game series to conclude the first half of the season Friday evening at Citizens Bank Park.

Matt Rappa  •  07 Jul 2017
Phillies, Nola take on Nova, Pirates in homestand opener

The Philadelphia Phillies (27-53) will close out the first half of the season and enter the All-Star break with a seven-game homestand, which begins Monday evening against RHP Ivan Nova and the Pittsburgh Pirates (37-45) at Citizens Bank Park.

Matt Rappa  •  03 Jul 2017
Hellickson, Wheeler square off as Phillies hope to avoid 19th series loss

Veteran RHP Jeremy Hellickson will take the mound Saturday afternoon as the Philadelphia Phillies (26-52) will look to avoid their 19th series loss of the season while facing RHP Zack Wheeler and the New York Mets (37-42) at Citi Field.

Matt Rappa  •  01 Jul 2017
Phillies, Hellickson aim to regain series lead against D-backs

The Philadelphia Phillies (24-49) and veteran RHP Jeremy Hellickson will look to regain the series lead against RHP Randall Delgado and the Arizona Diamondbacks (47-28) Sunday afternoon at Chase Field.

Matt Rappa  •  25 Jun 2017
Phillies’ Lively eyes 5th straight quality start against Ray, D-backs

The Philadelphia Phillies (24-48) and rookie RHP Ben Lively will oppose southpaw Robbie Ray and Arizona Diamondbacks (46-28) Saturday evening in the second of the four-game series at Chase Field.

Matt Rappa  •  24 Jun 2017
Phillies acquire minor league reliever Mark Peterson from Royals

The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired 26-year-old minor league RHP Mark Peterson from the Kansas City Royals and have assigned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, according to Matt Provence.

Matt Rappa  •  24 Jun 2017