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The Philadelphia Phillies were 76-60, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 at Angel Stadium.

Phillies Daily Vibe Check
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The numbers paint a decent picture. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. Also helping: a +11 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.

Phillies Game on August 30

Opponent:Los Angeles Angels (52-84)
Location:Angel Stadium
First Pitch:04:07 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Zack Wheeler (10-5, 3.40 ERA) vs Yusei Kikuchi (0-4, 6.25 ERA)
TV Broadcast:NBCSP, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino

Phillies Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 at Angel Stadium.

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The Philadelphia Phillies clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Highlights

Phillies Record & Standings

NL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Braves
8155.596 W6
Phillies
7660.5595.0 W3
Marlins
6868.50013.0 L2
Nationals
6573.47117.0 W3
Mets
6175.44920.0 W1

Philadelphia Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.

Phillies Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
12
Kyle Schwarber
40.244.88982
3
Bryce Harper
27.265.88877
28
Alec Bohm
14.247.69176

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
59
Jhoan Duran
2-41.641.0349.1
61
Cristopher Sánchez
16-42.521.19175.1
44
Jesús Luzardo
12-53.091.12163.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
41
Bryan De La Cruz
3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
33
Edmundo Sosa
5 hits, 1 HR, 9 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
44
Jesús Luzardo
7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
27
Aaron Nola
7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
24
Andrew Painter
7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Phillies News

The Philadelphia Phillies continue to roll, notching a crucial 4-2 extra-inning victory over the Los Angeles Angels that keeps them firmly in the playoff race with a 76-60 record. Cristopher Sánchez was the star of the night, striking out eight batters and reaching the 200-strikeout mark for the second consecutive season, a feat that underscores his potential as the Phillies chase a World Series title. Despite Bryce Harper's adventurous baserunning leading to a caught stealing home, the team's revamped offensive approach is paying dividends, keeping fears of a September swoon at bay. With the lineup firing on all cylinders, fans have plenty of reasons to believe this squad can make a deep postseason run.

Sources
Harper caught stealing home as Phils find way around baserunning miscues
MLB.com
Harper caught stealing home as Phils find way around baserunning miscues
ANAHEIM -- Bryce Harper had watched the Phillies miss too many chances on Saturday night. So, standing on third with two outs in the eighth inning and his team clinging to a one-run lead, Harper took matters into his own hands -- or, well, feet. He casually strolled down the
Sánchez reaches 200 K's for second straight season
MLB.com
Sánchez reaches 200 K's for second straight season
ANAHEIM -- Cristopher Sánchez has his sights set on bigger milestones than the one he reached on Saturday night in Anaheim. He wants to win a World Series. He'd love to be the Phillies' first 20-game winner since Roy Halladay in 2010. He hopes to win a Cy Young Award
Cristopher Sánchez reaches 200-strikeout season milestone in Phillies’ extra-inning win over Angels
Philliesnation
Cristopher Sánchez reaches 200-strikeout season milestone in Phillies’ extra-inning win over Angels
Cristopher Sánchez was stellar in a milestone outing on Saturday night at Angel Stadium, but it took an extra inning for Philadelphia to triumph over the Angels on a low-scoring night. The Phillies ultimately defeated the Angels by a score of 4-2 in 10 innings. With his eight strikeouts, Sánchez reached the 200-strikeout mark, ending […]
Phillies' league-leading offense will prevent the September Swoon fans fear
Thatballsouttahere
Phillies' league-leading offense will prevent the September Swoon fans fear
The Phillies are playing some of the best baseball in the league this month, thanks to a dramatic shift in their offensive philosophy.
Phillies may have silently lost an absolute menace in minor Diamondbacks trade
Thatballsouttahere
Phillies may have silently lost an absolute menace in minor Diamondbacks trade
Phillies gave away prospect Avery Owusu-Asieda, who's making home run history with Arizona Diamondbacks, in Kyle Backhus trade.
Finding a way: Phillies 4, Angels 2
The Good Phight
Finding a way: Phillies 4, Angels 2
Another day, another comeback as the Philadelphia Phillies (76-60) took their second straight victory against the Los Angeles Angels (52-84). Cristopher Sanchez pitched one of his best starts of the season, allowing two hits and a walk over seven innings with eight strikeouts in a no decision. The Phillies got on the board first against […]

Phillies Upcoming Schedule

The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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