Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 50-39, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Kansas City Royals 6-1 at Kauffman Stadium.
Things are trending well. Last night's 5-run victory is the freshest data point. Add in a +5 run differential over the last 7. They're winning the math.
Phillies Game on July 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 03:00 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Aaron Nola (3-5, 6.04 ERA) vs Luinder Avila (3-3, 5.40 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, Peacock / NBCSN Extra, Peacock / NBCSN Extra |
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Kansas City Royals 6-1 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Highlights
- Gabriel Rincones Jr. went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- J.T. Realmuto went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Alec Bohm went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Kyle Schwarber went 3-4.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
52 | 35 | .598 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
50 | 39 | .562 | 3.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
48 | 42 | .533 | 5.5 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
46 | 44 | .511 | 7.5 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
36 | 53 | .404 | 17.0 | L3 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | .256 | .943 | 55 | |
| 20 | .274 | .903 | 57 | |
| 15 | .310 | .856 | 46 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | 1.52 | 0.94 | 29.2 | |
| 10-3 | 2.00 | 1.09 | 117.0 | |
| 8-1 | 2.36 | 0.94 | 80.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games |
Phillies News
The Phillies are gearing up for the All-Star festivities, sending Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber to the big show, while the pitching staff continues to shine, even with Zack Wheeler missing out on the roster. In an unexpected twist, the team has also acquired $250K in international bonus money, allowing them to sign promising right-hander Ho Hua from Taiwan, indicating a focus on strengthening future talent. Jhoan Duran is making waves as one of the league's top closers, showcasing the depth of this roster. As they prepare to face the Kansas City Royals, manager Don Mattingly is confident in the rotation's strength, but recent performances from the minor leagues raise concerns about depth if injuries strike. With a 49-39 record and a solid 4-3 stretch, the Phillies seem poised to keep pushing forward.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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