Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 79-62, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies dropped one to the Atlanta Braves 2-5 at Citizens Bank Park.
Not much to complain about. 5-2 lately. Steady, productive baseball. Tempering that, losing by 3 last night pulls things in the wrong direction.
Phillies Game on September 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zack Wheeler (11-5, 3.31 ERA) vs Martín Pérez (8-8, 3.05 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, BravesVision |
Phillies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies dropped one to the Atlanta Braves 2-5 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Alec Bohm went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
84 | 57 | .596 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
79 | 62 | .560 | 5.0 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
71 | 71 | .500 | 13.5 | L2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
67 | 76 | .469 | 18.0 | L2 |
|
Mets
|
|
64 | 77 | .454 | 20.0 | W2 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | .238 | .866 | 83 | |
| 27 | .273 | .896 | 80 | |
| 15 | .248 | .700 | 79 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-4 | 1.61 | 1.05 | 50.1 | |
| 16-5 | 2.58 | 1.20 | 181.1 | |
| 13-5 | 3.02 | 1.12 | 169.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Phillies News
The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves in a precarious position after dropping a key game to the Atlanta Braves, which has now left them trailing the Cubs in the Wild Card race. Cristopher Sánchez faced off against Chris Sale in what many anticipated would be a showcase of postseason contenders, but the Phils fell short, intensifying the pressure as every game becomes vital in this stretch run. To add to the mix, Orion Kerkering's struggles on the mound have raised concerns despite Don Mattingly's confidence in his potential. Yet, not all news is grim,the arrival of Bryan De La Cruz has transformed the bench into a powerhouse, contributing to the team's overall depth. As the Phils gear up for the remainder of the season, they will need to rally together and produce some wins to solidify their playoff aspirations.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
The Philadelphia Phillies host the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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