Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
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.
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: | |
| 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.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Highlights
- Trea Turner went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
81 | 55 | .596 | W6 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
76 | 60 | .559 | 5.0 | W3 |
|
Marlins
|
|
68 | 68 | .500 | 13.0 | L2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
65 | 73 | .471 | 17.0 | W3 |
|
Mets
|
|
61 | 75 | .449 | 20.0 | W1 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | .244 | .889 | 82 | |
| 27 | .265 | .888 | 77 | |
| 14 | .247 | .691 | 76 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-4 | 1.64 | 1.03 | 49.1 | |
| 16-4 | 2.52 | 1.19 | 175.1 | |
| 12-5 | 3.09 | 1.12 | 163.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 9 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 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.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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