Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 25-25, 2nd in the NL East. The Philadelphia Phillies did not play yesterday.
On the right side of things. Going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. Also helping: outscoring teams by 9 over 7 games. The margins are real.
Phillies Game on May 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cristopher Sánchez (5-2, 1.82 ERA) vs Gavin Williams (6-3, 3.67 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 59°F, Wind 3 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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35 | 16 | .686 | W3 | |
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Phillies
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25 | 25 | .500 | 9.5 | L2 |
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Nationals
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25 | 26 | .490 | 10.0 | L1 |
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Mets
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22 | 28 | .440 | 12.5 | W1 |
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Marlins
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22 | 29 | .431 | 13.0 | L3 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .230 | .981 | 36 | |
| 12 | .267 | .887 | 31 | |
| 4 | .325 | .814 | 22 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2 | 1.82 | 1.20 | 64.1 | |
| 3-0 | 1.99 | 0.88 | 31.2 | |
| 3-4 | 4.85 | 1.31 | 55.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 13 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Phillies News
After a promising 5-2 stretch, the Phillies stumbled against the Cincinnati Reds, losing 1-4 and snapping their six-series winning streak. The spotlight now turns to Aaron Nola, whose struggle to find consistency has become a pressing issue for the team as they attempt to close the gap in the NL East. The bullpen's collapse, allowing five runs in four innings, adds to the concern, leaving fans questioning their trust in key relievers like Tim Mayza and José Alvarado. Meanwhile, discussions around lightening J.T. Realmuto's workload persist, as the Phillies juggle player health with their playoff ambitions. With the Braves looming ahead, the schedule's quirks could further complicate their pursuit, making this off day a critical moment for reflection and adjustment.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies visit the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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