Phillies outfielder Peter Bourjos delivers in rare role for franchise

Embed from Getty Images   By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — It was a gamble, but it ultimately paid off for manager Pete Mackanin and the Philadelphia Phillies. For just the fourth time in franchise history, a position player batted ninth in the Phillies' starting lineup as they opposed 19-year veteran RHP Bartolo Colon […]

Matt Rappa  •  21 Apr 2016
Phillies finish 10-game homestand with even record in walk-off victory

Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor Final: Phillies 5, Mets 4 ❖  Attendance: 20,057 PHILADELPHIA — Thanks to extra-inning heroics by right fielder Peter Bourjos, the Philadelphia Phillies (7-9) avoided being swept for the second time of the season as they opposed veteran right-hander Bartolo Colon and the New York Mets (7-7) […]

Matt Rappa  •  21 Apr 2016