Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 72-58, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies blasted the St. Louis Cardinals 12-3 at Citizens Bank Park.
No need to overthink this one. Took last night by 9. That matters. Factor in a 7-0 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up.
Phillies Game on August 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cristopher Sánchez (16-4, 2.51 ERA) vs Kyle Leahy (10-4, 3.24 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies blasted the St. Louis Cardinals 12-3 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 15 | 1 |
Highlights
- Bryan De La Cruz went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Bryce Harper went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Edmundo Sosa went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Kyle Schwarber went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
75 | 55 | .577 | L2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
72 | 58 | .554 | 3.0 | W8 |
|
Marlins
|
|
66 | 64 | .508 | 9.0 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
61 | 70 | .466 | 14.5 | L3 |
|
Mets
|
|
59 | 71 | .454 | 16.0 | W1 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 7-0 in their last 7 games, with a +26 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | .245 | .892 | 76 | |
| 26 | .257 | .870 | 75 | |
| 14 | .248 | .695 | 75 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | 1.75 | 1.04 | 46.1 | |
| 16-4 | 2.51 | 1.22 | 161.2 | |
| 10-4 | 2.92 | 1.01 | 120.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.2 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Phillies News
Andrew Painter is turning heads with yet another stellar performance, showcasing the potential that has fans dreaming big, but the Phillies' excitement dimmed with injuries to Luis Arraez and Derek Hill during yesterday's nail-biter against the Cardinals, which they won 7-6. Painter's resurgence is refreshing, as he continues to look like 'a monster' on the mound, but the cramping and neck stiffness of key players could give the Phils some sleepless nights as they push for a playoff spot. With a scorching 7-0 week and an offensive explosion averaging 6.6 runs per game, the team is riding high, yet must navigate these injuries if they want to keep this momentum rolling. At this point in the season, every game counts, and the Phils are in a race against time and health to solidify their postseason hopes.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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