Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 41-35, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies blew out the New York Mets 15-3 at Citizens Bank Park.
Everything is pointing up. Took last night by 12. That matters. Add in the bats are producing at 6.7 R/G this week.
Phillies Game on June 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zack Wheeler (6-1, 2.01 ERA) vs David Peterson (3-5, 5.91 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 1 mph |
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies blew out the New York Mets 15-3 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | |
| 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 17 | 0 |
Highlights
- Bryce Harper went 4-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- J.T. Realmuto went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Kyle Schwarber went 4-5 with 3 HR and 6 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
48 | 27 | .640 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
41 | 35 | .539 | 7.5 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
40 | 37 | .519 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
39 | 38 | .506 | 10.0 | W3 |
|
Mets
|
|
34 | 42 | .447 | 14.5 | L1 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | .254 | .963 | 49 | |
| 16 | .259 | .873 | 43 | |
| 9 | .315 | .835 | 35 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 | 1.80 | 1.09 | 105.0 | |
| 6-1 | 2.01 | 0.85 | 62.2 | |
| 3-0 | 2.28 | 1.19 | 27.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Phillies News
Kyle Schwarber's monstrous three-homer performance against the New York Mets has fans buzzing, as he not only belted a 456-foot shot but also followed it up with an even longer 457-footer in the same inning. Meanwhile, Bryce Harper's relentless aggression on the bases was rewarded with the first cycle of his career, proving that pushing the envelope can yield spectacular results. As the Phillies sit at 40-35 with a lukewarm vibe and a troubling -6 run differential over the last week, fans are left to ponder the implications of these standout moments amidst concerns over the pitching staff. With the trade deadline looming and roster moves already underway, it’s clear that while the bats are heating up, the front office has work to do to address the pitching woes as the season rolls on.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Washington Nationals for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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