Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 9-18, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies handled the Atlanta Braves 8-5 at Truist Park.
Not a great stretch. 1-6 over their last 7. The record says it all. Counterbalancing that, last night's win by 3 gives the score a boost.
Phillies Game on April 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Aaron Nola (1-2, 5.06 ERA) vs Chris Sale (4-1, 2.79 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Light drizzle, 43°F, Wind 10 mph |
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies handled the Atlanta Braves 8-5 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brandon Marsh went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
- Bryce Harper went 2-3 with 4 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
19 | 9 | .679 | L1 | |
|
Marlins
|
|
13 | 14 | .481 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
12 | 16 | .429 | 7.0 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
9 | 17 | .346 | 9.0 | L1 |
|
Phillies
|
|
9 | 18 | .333 | 9.5 | W1 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .270 | .877 | 18 | |
| 8 | .192 | .834 | 15 | |
| 4 | .300 | .804 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 2.94 | 1.60 | 33.2 | |
| 1-2 | 5.06 | 1.46 | 26.2 | |
| 1-3 | 6.91 | 1.54 | 27.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Phillies News
Zack Wheeler's return is the much-needed spark the Phillies have desperately sought, as he makes his first start in 253 days after being reinstated from the injured list. The ace's strong performance in his debut helps snap a torturous 10-game losing streak, offering a glimmer of hope in an otherwise dismal season where the team struggles with an 8-18 record. Offensively, the Phils continue to flounder, averaging just 2.9 runs per game over the last week, with players like Alec Bohm facing mounting pressure to turn their fortunes around. As the Phillies now face the Braves again, there's a palpable sense that Wheeler's presence could be the catalyst to restore some confidence in this faltering squad. Can he lead the team out of this disarray?
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies host the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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