Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 1-3, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies got routed by the Washington Nationals 2-13 at Citizens Bank Park.
Just 4 games into the season. Not a great stretch. A loss by 11 last night and the vibes reflect it. Also weighing on the score: pitching at 7.2 RA/G. That's a problem.
Phillies Game on March 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Andrew Painter (TBD) vs PJ Poulin (0-0, 0.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, NBCSP+, MLBN, MLBN |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 66°F, Wind 8 mph |
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies got routed by the Washington Nationals 2-13 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Highlights
- Rafael Marchán went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nationals
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3 | 1 | .750 | W2 | |
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Marlins
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3 | 1 | .750 | L1 | |
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Mets
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3 | 1 | .750 | W1 | |
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Braves
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3 | 1 | .750 | W1 | |
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Phillies
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1 | 3 | .250 | 2.0 | L3 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 1-3 in their last 7 games, with a -15 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .333 | 1.833 | 2 | |
| 0 | .417 | 1.083 | 2 | |
| 0 | .000 | 1.000 | 0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 2 recent games |
Phillies News
The Philadelphia Phillies' rocky start continues, as they tumble to a 1-3 record after a disappointing loss to the Nationals. All eyes will be on Andrew Painter, who is set to make his long-awaited MLB debut, though expectations are tempered by the fact that the team desperately needs someone to step up. Manager Rob Thomson hopes for at least six solid innings from the young righty. Meanwhile, Alec Bohm’s quirky achievement of tying Chase Utley for the franchise record in hit-by-pitches with the bases loaded adds a bizarre twist to a frustrating start. The 2026 roster crunch looms large, and pressure mounts on players to prove their worth. With a hard hit rate lingering at just 23.1%, the offense must ignite soon or risk becoming as painful as Bohm's record.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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