The Philadelphia Phillies comeback then lose regularly lately. Four times in recent weeks, the Phillies have hit game-tying or go-ahead home runs in the eighth innings or later and have lost those games. Most recently, this happened during a game against the Atlanta Braves on September 12. Trea Turner hit a game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Then, the … [Read more...] about The Phillies Need To Stop This Trend
Phillies’ Recent Questionable Decisions Prove Costly
The Philadelphia Phillies‘ questionable decisions on and off the field this week negatively impacted their performance. These decisions, in part, led to a series loss against the Miami Marlins at home. The most notable of these involved how manager Rob Thomson handled the pitching staff. After losing the series, the Phillies sit at 78-64, a distant second in the NL East and 15 … [Read more...] about Phillies’ Recent Questionable Decisions Prove Costly
Phillies Youngsters Will Impact the Club’s Success This Fall
The Philadelphia Phillies are led by veteran players such as Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, and Nick Castellanos, who represent their core players. Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Taijuan Walker, and Craig Kimbrel lead the team’s pitching from an experienced perspective. Less experienced members of the roster have positively impacted the Phillies in … [Read more...] about Phillies Youngsters Will Impact the Club’s Success This Fall
Two Stars Deliver for Phillies on Road Trip
The Philadelphia Phillies had two stars deliver during their road trip. During a six-game split that saw the Phillies lose a series against the Milwaukee Brewers and win a series against the San Diego Padres, star players Zack Wheeler and J.T. Realmuto stepped up. Their performances helped the Phillies avoid a losing road trip. A home run by Realmuto on Sunday helped the … [Read more...] about Two Stars Deliver for Phillies on Road Trip
Phillies Bullpen Delivers
The Philadelphia Phillies bullpen delivers against the Milwaukee Brewers to avoid a sweep. In five innings on September 3, the Phillies bullpen held the Brewers scoreless. Five different relievers appeared for the Phillies and combined to allow two hits. After an August that saw Craig Kimbrel have a 1-3 record with a 5.73 ERA in 11 appearances, he started September going in the … [Read more...] about Phillies Bullpen Delivers