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View image | gettyimages.com Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Maikel Franco all drove in runs in a four-run third inning for the Phillies. It was the heart of the order that kickstarted a big day for the Phillies offense at the plate. Franco's second major-league home run capped the four-run frame and in the […]
View image | gettyimages.com Walks, hit batters and errors. The Phillies series finale against the Rockies was full of them. Jerome Williams struggled and his teammates didn't help much behind him as the Rockies claimed Thursday's series finale, 7-3, to split the series with the Phillies at Coors Field.
View image | gettyimages.com Wednesday night's 4-2 win for the Phillies was their seventh in the last eight games and sets up an opportunity for a second straight series win. Thursday afternoon presents that chance as the Phillies (18-24) look to hand the Rockies (14-23) another loss at Coors Field.
View image | gettyimages.com Cole Hamels said at one point this offseason that he wanted to get out of Philly in any way possible. Jonathan Papelbon has said too much since joining the Phillies in 2012. Chase Utley doesn’t say much of anything, he does. Only this season, he hasn’t been doing much of […]
View image | gettyimages.com Aaron Harang battled through a difficult first inning but held the Pirates off the board. The Phillies scored two runs in the bottom of the first. That was all Harang needed. The best pitcher in the Phillies rotation thus far this season added another win to his total with a […]
View image | gettyimages.com Jeff Francoeur's clutch throw from right field to complete a double play helped Jonathan Papelbon seal the Phillies all-time save record and snap a four-game losing streak. On Thursday afternoon, the Phillies (12-23) return to the field for the final game of a four-game series against the Pirates (17-17) with […]
View image | gettyimages.com One swing turned the tide for good. Starling Marte connected on a 1-2 curveball that stayed up in the zone. It sailed over the left-center field wall in a hurry. The Pirates never looked back. Behind a strong outing from Gerrit Cole, the Pirates used the three-run blast by Marte […]
View image | gettyimages.com After a week playing in the comforts of home, the Phillies (7-12) close out April and ring in May with a 10-game road trip that begins on Monday. Searching for his first win will be Phillies ace Cole Hamels, who could also be auditioning as the Phillies opponent, the St. […]
View image | gettyimages.com Ryan Howard's second home run of the season wasn't enough as the Phillies (6-12) bullpen let a 2-0 lead slip on Saturday night. The series against the Atlanta Braves (9-8), as well as the Phillies home schedule in April, comes complete on Sunday afternoon. First pitch is set for 1:35 […]
View image | gettyimages.com Cole Hamels is still in search of his first win of the season. On Wednesday, Hamels allowed one unearned run on his own error and nothing else. The Phillies gave Hamels one run of support. Just your typical Cole Hamels start. The Marlins took the lead on a balk, of […]