Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 8-13, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Atlanta Braves 2-4 at Citizens Bank Park.
Hard to find a bright spot in the data. 1-6 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted. Compounding things, allowing 6.9 runs per game drags the whole score down.
Phillies Game on April 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Aaron Nola (1-1, 4.03 ERA) vs Colin Rea (2-0, 3.63 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, NBCSP+ |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 3 mph |
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Atlanta Braves 2-4 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Kyle Schwarber went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
15 | 7 | .682 | W5 | |
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Marlins
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10 | 12 | .455 | 5.0 | W1 |
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Nationals
|
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10 | 12 | .455 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Phillies
|
|
8 | 13 | .381 | 6.5 | L5 |
|
Mets
|
|
7 | 15 | .318 | 8.0 | L11 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -23 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .333 | 1.666 | 1 | |
| 7 | .227 | .936 | 14 | |
| 4 | .273 | .883 | 11 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 1.59 | 1.41 | 28.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.2 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.1 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Phillies News
The Philadelphia Phillies have officially wrapped up their worst homestand in 17 years, and the frustration was palpable as Kyle Schwarber threw his helmet into the dirt following another disappointing 4-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves. With an 8-12 record and a disastrous 2-5 stretch this past week, the team is struggling to find its footing, particularly with a troubling 6.7 runs allowed per game. Manager Rob Thomson insists that a turnaround is 'inevitable,' but fans are left questioning how long this slump will last as injuries pile up, including the recent blow of losing Jhoan Duran to the IL. As the Phillies stare down the barrel of a challenging season, their search for trade reinforcements begins, with potential prospects becoming increasingly intriguing as the trade deadline looms.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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