Blanton and Phillies Aim To Take Series From Miami

(Photo: Philliedelphia/Steve Trapani) After last night's offensive outbreak  in a 7-1 win over the Marlins, the Phillies are looking to take the series tonight as Joe Blanton (0-1, 13.50 ERA) makes his first start of the season. The Phillies skipped over Blanton the first time through the rotation, deciding to go Halladay, Lee, Worley, Hamels, and […]

Erik Seybold  •  12 Apr 2012
Cole Hamels and Phillies Host Ozzie Guillen and His Marlins In Home Opener

This weekend wasn't delightful. Coming out of Pittsburgh with a 1-2 record and just six total runs scored over three games, things don't look so bright out of the gate. The offense is slumpish, but the rotation is gleaming. But it's only April 9th and there's still a long way to go. Don't be worried […]

Erik Seybold  •  09 Apr 2012
Cliff Lee and Company Take On Pirates In Phillies’ Second Game

 Philliedelphia/Steve Trapani The Phillies started off the season on the right foot with their 1-0 win Thursday, but there are still 161 games left to play. Roy Halladay was outstanding as usual in his Opening Day start. He toyed with the Pirates batters the whole day, allowing just two hits (both in the first inning) […]

Erik Seybold  •  07 Apr 2012
Cole Hamels Starts At Home In Game Two Of On Deck Series

(Photo Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew) The Phillies welcomed themselves back home last night with a 4-3 win over their cross-state rival Pittsburgh Pirates. In last night's On Deck game, small ball played the key factor in the Phillies' win. The Phils scored four runs on seven hits last night, including Juan Pierre's lead off double which resulted […]

Erik Seybold  •  03 Apr 2012