Writer: Matt Rappa
Looking to snap their three-game losing streak, the Philadelphia Phillies (39-67) will send RHP Vince Velasquez to the mound against rookie LHP Kyle Freeland and the Colorado Rockies (62-47) in Friday evening’s series opener at Coors Field.
Looking to avoid being swept for the ninth time, the Philadelphia Phillies (39-66) will send RHP Jerad Eickhoff to the mound in opposition of rookie RHP Parker Bridwell and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (53-55) Thursday evening at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
As right-hander Jake Thompson makes his second start of the season, the Philadelphia Phillies (39-65) will vie for their 40th win while facing former club prospect RHP JC Ramirez and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (52-55) Wednesday evening at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
Facing the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (51-55) and All-Star outfielder Mike Trout for the first time since August 2014, the Philadelphia Phillies (39-64) will send RHP Aaron Nola to the mound in the series opener Tuesday evening at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
Having won the first two games of the series, the Philadelphia Phillies (37-64) will look to capture their ninth series victory as they take on knuckleballer RHP R.A. Dickey and the Atlanta Braves (48-54) in the third of the four-game set Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Jesen Therrien tossed a scoreless sixth inning in his major league debut Saturday evening against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park.
The Philadelphia Phillies (36-64) and RHP Jerad Eickhoff will take on rookie LHP Sean Newcomb and the Atlanta Braves (48-53) in the second of a four-game series Saturday evening at Citizens Bank Park.
In what could be his final start in red pinstripes, ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, RHP Jeremy Hellickson will take the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies (35-64) while in opposition of RHP Julio Teheran and the Atlanta Braves (48-52) in Friday evening’s series opener at Citizens Bank Park.
The Philadelphia Phillies (34-64) will look to avoid the series sweep against RHP Mike Fiers and the Houston Astros (67-33) Wednesday evening, as red-hot RHP Aaron Nola makes his 16th start of the season.
Behind rookie RHP Nick Pivetta, the Philadelphia Phillies (34-63) will oppose former teammate RHP Charlie Morton and the Houston Astros (66-33) in the second of the three-game series Tuesday evening at Citizens Bank Park.
