Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 1-1, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies fell just short against the Texas Rangers 4-5 at Citizens Bank Park.
Small sample size at 2 games. A rough patch, by the numbers. The underlying bat metrics are rough: 0.258 xwOBA, 25.0% hard-hit. Compounding things, 1 wins in 7 games. The math speaks for itself.
Phillies Game on March 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jesús Luzardo (TBD) vs MacKenzie Gore (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rangers Sports Network, NBCSP |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 36°F, Wind 1 mph |
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies fell just short against the Texas Rangers 4-5 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brandon Marsh went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Marlins
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2 | 0 | 1.000 | W2 | |
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Mets
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2 | 0 | 1.000 | W2 | |
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Braves
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2 | 0 | 1.000 | W2 | |
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Nationals
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1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Phillies
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1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 | L1 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 1-1 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | .375 | 1.000 | 2 | |
| 1 | .250 | .958 | 3 | |
| 0 | .000 | 1.000 | 0 |
Phillies News
The Philadelphia Phillies started the season with a promising win, but the optimism took a hit with a 5-4 loss to the Texas Rangers in 10 innings, showcasing a disheartening rally that fell just short. Kyle Schwarber’s decision to challenge a pitch too early in that critical moment was emblematic of the team's struggles. Meanwhile, the Phillies made roster moves, designating Garrett Stubbs for assignment as they clear space for new talent like infielder Christian Cairo. On a brighter note, ace Zack Wheeler took a step toward recovery with a successful rehab start, hinting at his potential return to the mound this season. With an xwOBA of .258 and a 3.0 RA/G, the offense needs to find its stride quickly to support the pitching staff that’s currently carrying the weight.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies host the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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