Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 70-58, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Miami Marlins 4-1 at Citizens Bank Park.
This is what a hot stretch looks like. They've taken 6 of 7 this week. Moving right along. On top of that, the 3-run win last night carries weight here.
Phillies Game on August 20
No game on this date.
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Miami Marlins 4-1 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Luis Arraez went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
74 | 53 | .583 | L3 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
70 | 58 | .547 | 4.5 | W6 |
|
Marlins
|
|
64 | 64 | .500 | 10.5 | L3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
61 | 67 | .477 | 13.5 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
58 | 70 | .453 | 16.5 | W1 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | .244 | .888 | 74 | |
| 25 | .260 | .873 | 72 | |
| 14 | .242 | .682 | 71 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | 1.79 | 1.04 | 45.1 | |
| 16-4 | 2.51 | 1.22 | 161.2 | |
| 10-4 | 2.92 | 1.01 | 120.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.2 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Phillies News
The Phillies continue to build momentum, extending their winning streak to six games after Aaron Nola delivered a stellar seven-inning performance in yesterday's 6-4 victory over the Miami Marlins. As the team closes in on the Braves for the NL East lead, the addition of Nestor Cortes,a former All-Star,signals a commitment to strengthening the pitching staff, albeit with a player recovering from arm surgery. The move to designate Brian Keller for assignment opens up a roster spot, highlighting the team’s focus on depth amid a grueling stretch. With a 69-58 record and a recent 5-2 run that boasts a +11 run differential, the Phillies are not just competing, they’re making a statement that they’re serious about contending for the playoffs.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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