Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 29-27, 2nd in the NL East. The Philadelphia Phillies did not play yesterday.
In a good rhythm. Allowing just 2.3 runs per game. The pitching has been a strength. Pulling the other way, only 2.6 R/G over the last 7. The offense is a drag on the score.
Phillies Game on May 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 10:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zack Wheeler (4-0, 1.67 ERA) vs Justin Wrobleski (6-2, 3.07 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Apple TV, Apple TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 7 mph |
Phillies Score & Recap
The Philadelphia Phillies did not play yesterday.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
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38 | 19 | .667 | W1 | |
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Phillies
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29 | 27 | .518 | 8.5 | W3 |
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Nationals
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29 | 28 | .509 | 9.0 | L1 |
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Marlins
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26 | 31 | .456 | 12.0 | L2 |
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Mets
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23 | 33 | .411 | 14.5 | W1 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .238 | .957 | 38 | |
| 13 | .266 | .884 | 33 | |
| 5 | .326 | .837 | 24 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-2 | 1.47 | 1.12 | 79.1 | |
| 4-0 | 1.67 | 0.82 | 37.2 | |
| 4-4 | 4.38 | 1.28 | 61.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Phillies News
Zack Wheeler is looking to keep the momentum alive as he takes the mound, aiming to continue the strong performance that has fueled the Phillies' rotation. With a solid 3-0 victory over the Padres yesterday, the team is riding a wave of confidence, now sitting at 29-27 and inching closer to .500. Meanwhile, fans are buzzing about the new additions to the roster, especially hoping Craig Kimbrel will make the Mets regret letting him go. But it's hard not to notice that Adolis García’s struggles raise questions about whether the Phillies truly replaced the underperforming Nick Castellanos. As the NL Cy Young race heats up, one can only hope that Wheeler's dominance puts him in the conversation. With the Phillies' recent trend of strong pitching highlighted by a 2.3 runs allowed per game in the last week, there's reason for optimism.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies host the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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