Philadelphia Phillies News & Updates
The Philadelphia Phillies were 88-74, 2nd in the NL East. The Philadelphia Phillies did not play yesterday.
Phillies Game on September 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 02:00 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jesús Luzardo (14-5, 2.86 ERA) vs Chris Sale (14-9, 2.16 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock, Universo/Peacock, Universo/Peacock |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 64°F, Wind 5 mph |
Phillies Score & Recap
The Philadelphia Phillies did not play yesterday.
Phillies Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
94 | 68 | .580 | L1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
88 | 74 | .543 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
80 | 82 | .494 | 14.0 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
77 | 85 | .475 | 17.0 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
74 | 88 | .457 | 20.0 | L1 |
Philadelphia Phillies are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Phillies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | .232 | .857 | 97 | |
| 29 | .269 | .865 | 87 | |
| 15 | .249 | .698 | 88 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-6 | 1.82 | 0.99 | 59.1 | |
| 14-5 | 2.86 | 1.07 | 179.2 | |
| 14-5 | 3.00 | 1.05 | 162.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 12 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Phillies News
The Philadelphia Phillies clinched their postseason berth with a much-needed 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, preventing a repeat of the disastrous 1964 collapse that haunted fans for decades. J.T. Realmuto and Kyle Schwarber stepped up in key moments, delivering performances that helped erase the lingering frustration of September. However, the celebration is bittersweet as the team heads into the Wild Card series against the Braves without Luis Arraez, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. The Phillies will face off against Atlanta's ace Chris Sale in Game 1, raising concerns about their pitching matchup. With the pressure mounting, the Phillies must find a way to capitalize on the momentum of their recent win and silence the skeptics.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
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