Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 78-60, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies narrowly beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 at Chase Field.
Cruising at a nice clip. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. Also helping: 3.0 RA/G this stretch. The pitching is carrying weight.
Phillies Game on September 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Chase Field |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jesús Luzardo (12-5, 3.09 ERA) vs Eduardo Rodriguez (14-4, 2.50 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, DBACKS.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 74°F, Wind 2 mph |
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies narrowly beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 at Chase Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- Bryson Stott went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
82 | 56 | .594 | L1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
78 | 60 | .565 | 4.0 | W5 |
|
Marlins
|
|
69 | 69 | .500 | 13.0 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
66 | 74 | .471 | 17.0 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
62 | 76 | .449 | 20.0 | W1 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | .243 | .883 | 82 | |
| 27 | .268 | .891 | 79 | |
| 14 | .244 | .684 | 76 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-4 | 1.61 | 1.05 | 50.1 | |
| 16-4 | 2.52 | 1.19 | 175.1 | |
| 12-5 | 3.09 | 1.12 | 163.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 8 RBI, .5 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 made headlines today by trading veteran outfielder Tommy Pham to the Chicago White Sox, an unexpected move that signifies a shift as rosters expand for September. This comes on the heels of the Phillies’ impressive 5-2 week, capped off by a clutch pitching performance in a tight 2-1 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks. With this victory, the Phils now hold a comfortable five-game lead over Arizona in the wild card standings, a testament to their resilience as they close in on a postseason spot. The trade of Pham, who was seen more as a temporary piece, reflects the team's focus on bolstering its future. As they gear up for the final stretch of the season, fans should keep an eye on how the roster shakeup will impact their playoff push.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies host the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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