Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 26-27, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies were beaten by the Cleveland Guardians 1-3 at Citizens Bank Park.
The definition of lukewarm. Scoring just 2.9 per game. The lineup has gone quiet. Working in their favor, the arms have been stingy at 3.0 RA/G.
Phillies Game on May 25
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jesús Luzardo (3-4, 4.85 ERA) vs Randy Vásquez (5-2, 2.96 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 58°F, Wind 4 mph |
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies were beaten by the Cleveland Guardians 1-3 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Braves
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36 | 18 | .667 | L2 | |
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Nationals
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27 | 27 | .500 | 9.0 | W2 |
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Phillies
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26 | 27 | .491 | 9.5 | L1 |
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Marlins
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25 | 29 | .463 | 11.0 | W3 |
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Mets
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22 | 31 | .415 | 13.5 | L3 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .226 | .947 | 36 | |
| 12 | .274 | .888 | 32 | |
| 4 | .320 | .814 | 22 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2 | 1.62 | 1.15 | 72.1 | |
| 4-0 | 1.67 | 0.82 | 37.2 | |
| 1-1 | 3.91 | 1.03 | 25.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Phillies News
The Philadelphia Phillies continued to struggle against left-handed pitching, falling 3-1 to the Cleveland Guardians and further exposing their offensive woes. Despite rookie Andrew Painter delivering the longest start of his career with 6 1/3 innings and just two earned runs, the lineup mustered only six hits, a trend that has become all too familiar. Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott's progress against lefties is a glimmer of hope, but it’s not enough to shift the narrative of a struggling offense. As the team sits at .500, fans are left wondering how Don Mattingly can transform this underperforming lineup, especially with the looming challenges of facing more left-handed pitchers. Meanwhile, Kyle Backhus is inching closer to returning, but the real issue lies in the bats, which need to wake up before it’s too late.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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