Rupp's 2-run double rallies Phillies past Rockies, 3-2
Cameron Rupp hit a two-run double in the ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 Sunday. Rupp, who had been thrown out at home an inning earlier, drove the first pitch he saw from closer Greg Holland into the gap in left-center field, scoring Maikel Franco and Hyun Soo Kim.
Cameron Rupp hit a two-run double in the ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 Sunday. Rupp, who had been thrown out at home an inning earlier, drove the first pitch he saw from closer Greg Holland into the gap in left-center field, scoring Maikel Franco and Hyun Soo Kim.
Gray's pitching leads Rockies past Phillies 8-5
The Rockies outscored the Phillies, 8-5 behind Pat Valaika's two-run homer and three RBIs. Colorado got a nice performance from Jon Gray, who was reached for only one run and six hits over six innings. Gerardo Parra had three hits and delivered a two-run single that sparked a five-run first.
The Rockies outscored the Phillies, 8-5 behind Pat Valaika's two-run homer and three RBIs. Colorado got a nice performance from Jon Gray, who was reached for only one run and six hits over six innings. Gerardo Parra had three hits and delivered a two-run single that sparked a five-run first.
Angels back Ramirez with big 3rd inning, beat Phillies 7-0
Mike Trout, C.J. Cron and Kaleb Cowart all homered while the Angels exploded for seven runs in the third inning of a 7-0 rout of the Phillies. JC Ramirez allowed six hits over a career-high eight innings of the Angels' fourth win in five games. An error by second baseman Cesar Hernandez led to five unearned runs.
Mike Trout, C.J. Cron and Kaleb Cowart all homered while the Angels exploded for seven runs in the third inning of a 7-0 rout of the Phillies. JC Ramirez allowed six hits over a career-high eight innings of the Angels' fourth win in five games. An error by second baseman Cesar Hernandez led to five unearned runs.
Pete Rose won't participate in Phillies Alumni weekend
In the wake of recent allegations against former Philadelphia Phillie Pete Rose, Rose and the organization have announced he will not participate in the Phillies Alumni Weekend events later this month.
In the wake of recent allegations against former Philadelphia Phillie Pete Rose, Rose and the organization have announced he will not participate in the Phillies Alumni Weekend events later this month.
Pujols' 608th homer, 5 RBIs power Angels past Phils, 7-1
Albert Pujols slammed his 600th career home run and drove in five to lead the Angels' 7-1 romp over the Phillies. Ricky Nolasco worked six innings and combined with three relievers to blank the Phillies following an RBI single by Tommy Joseph in the top of the first. Aaron Nola took a 1-0 lead into the sixth before faltering.
Albert Pujols slammed his 600th career home run and drove in five to lead the Angels' 7-1 romp over the Phillies. Ricky Nolasco worked six innings and combined with three relievers to blank the Phillies following an RBI single by Tommy Joseph in the top of the first. Aaron Nola took a 1-0 lead into the sixth before faltering.
Woman says she had teen sexual relationship with Pete Rose
A woman said she had a sexual relationship with Pete Rose in the 1970s, starting when she was 14 or 15 years old, according to her sworn testimony submitted to a court Monday.
A woman said she had a sexual relationship with Pete Rose in the 1970s, starting when she was 14 or 15 years old, according to her sworn testimony submitted to a court Monday.
Phillies beat Braves 7-6 win, finish 4-game sweep
Homers by Odubel Herrera and Maikel Franco powered the Phillies to their fifth consecutive win, 7-6 over the Braves. Nick Pivetta held the Braves to a run and three hits over six innings to help Philadelphia complete its first four-game sweep since July 2014 at Milwaukee. Atlanta is 0-7 at Philadelphia this year.
Homers by Odubel Herrera and Maikel Franco powered the Phillies to their fifth consecutive win, 7-6 over the Braves. Nick Pivetta held the Braves to a run and three hits over six innings to help Philadelphia complete its first four-game sweep since July 2014 at Milwaukee. Atlanta is 0-7 at Philadelphia this year.
Galvis' single in 9th lifts Phillies to 2-1 win over Braves
Freddy Galvis hit a bases-loaded RBI single to right field in the ninth inning to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a walk-off victory for the second straight day, 2-1 over the Atlanta Braves. He lifted the Phillies to their fourth straight victory and eighth in the last 11.
Freddy Galvis hit a bases-loaded RBI single to right field in the ninth inning to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a walk-off victory for the second straight day, 2-1 over the Atlanta Braves. He lifted the Phillies to their fourth straight victory and eighth in the last 11.
Extra innings worth it: Kelly's single in 11th lifts Phillies past Braves
Ty Kelly singled home the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves. Odubel Herrera hit a tying home run with one out in the ninth off Braves closer Jim Johnson, who blew his eighth save.
Ty Kelly singled home the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves. Odubel Herrera hit a tying home run with one out in the ninth off Braves closer Jim Johnson, who blew his eighth save.
Phillies' Darren Daulton struggling with brain cancer
The Phillies have confirmed longtime catcher Darren Daulton is struggling in his battle with brain cancer.
The Phillies have confirmed longtime catcher Darren Daulton is struggling in his battle with brain cancer.
Rupp, Nola help Phillies blank Astros 9-0
Cameron Rupp blasted a pair of two-run homers and Maikel Franco added a two-run blast as the Phillies ripped the Astros, 9-0. Aaron Nola was reached for just four hits while striking out 10 over six shutout innings. It was Houston's third shutout loss of the season and the first in 68 games for the AL West leaders since May 20.
Cameron Rupp blasted a pair of two-run homers and Maikel Franco added a two-run blast as the Phillies ripped the Astros, 9-0. Aaron Nola was reached for just four hits while striking out 10 over six shutout innings. It was Houston's third shutout loss of the season and the first in 68 games for the AL West leaders since May 20.
Fisher, Morton lead Astros past Phillies 5-0
Derek Fisher drove in two runs just hours after arriving in Philadelphia and Charlie Morton (8-4) gave up three hits in seven innings and struck out nine.
Derek Fisher drove in two runs just hours after arriving in Philadelphia and Charlie Morton (8-4) gave up three hits in seven innings and struck out nine.
Altuve 4 hits again, Astros rout Phillies 13-4
Jose Altuve had two doubles and two singles, stretched his sizzling hitting streak to 16 games and helped the Houston Astros rout the Philadelphia Phillies 13-4.
Jose Altuve had two doubles and two singles, stretched his sizzling hitting streak to 16 games and helped the Houston Astros rout the Philadelphia Phillies 13-4.
Franco hits tiebreaking homer in 8th to lift Phillies over Marlins
Maikel Franco had three hits, including a tie-breaking home run in the eighth inning, to help lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins. National League home run leader Giancarlo Stanton hit his 29th for the Marlins, who have lost four of five. Cameron Perkins drove in two runs for the Phillies and Pat Neshek (3-2) pitched a scoreless seventh for the victory.
Maikel Franco had three hits, including a tie-breaking home run in the eighth inning, to help lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins. National League home run leader Giancarlo Stanton hit his 29th for the Marlins, who have lost four of five. Cameron Perkins drove in two runs for the Phillies and Pat Neshek (3-2) pitched a scoreless seventh for the victory.
Nick Williams' 1st career slam lifts Phils over Brewers 5-2
Rookie Nick Williams hit his first career grand slam -- on lefty reliever Tyler Webb's first pitch since he was acquired Thursday from the Yankees for minor league first baseman Garrett Cooper. Williams homered off Webb last month in the minors.
Rookie Nick Williams hit his first career grand slam -- on lefty reliever Tyler Webb's first pitch since he was acquired Thursday from the Yankees for minor league first baseman Garrett Cooper. Williams homered off Webb last month in the minors.
Hedges, Chacin lead Padres past Phillies 2-1
Austin Hedges drove in the winning run for San Diego for the second straight game, and Jhoulys Chacin pitched 6 1/3 strong innings. The Padres have won five of six. The Phillies lost five straight and seven of nine.
Austin Hedges drove in the winning run for San Diego for the second straight game, and Jhoulys Chacin pitched 6 1/3 strong innings. The Padres have won five of six. The Phillies lost five straight and seven of nine.
Cole's pitching, hitting lead Pirates past Phillies, 5-2
Gerrit Cole pitched well in the Pirates' 5-2 win at Philadelphia, holding the Phillies to two runs while fanning eight over six innings. Cole and the Pittsburgh bullpen blanked the Phils following Maikel Franco's two-run blast in the first inning. Cole also delivered a tiebreaking, two-run single to cap the Bucs' four-run fourth.
Gerrit Cole pitched well in the Pirates' 5-2 win at Philadelphia, holding the Phillies to two runs while fanning eight over six innings. Cole and the Pittsburgh bullpen blanked the Phils following Maikel Franco's two-run blast in the first inning. Cole also delivered a tiebreaking, two-run single to cap the Bucs' four-run fourth.
Taillon, McCutchen lead Pirates to blank Phillies
Jameson Taillon struck out a career-best nine over five innings and Andrew McCutchen hit a pair of solo homers in the Pirates' 3-0 shutout of the Phillies. Taillon gave up four hits and improved to 3-1 in five starts since returning from surgery for testicular cancer.
Jameson Taillon struck out a career-best nine over five innings and Andrew McCutchen hit a pair of solo homers in the Pirates' 3-0 shutout of the Phillies. Taillon gave up four hits and improved to 3-1 in five starts since returning from surgery for testicular cancer.
Nola tosses 7 splendid innings, Phils beat Pirates 4-0
Aaron Nola struck out eight in seven splendid innings, Freddy Galvis and Maikel Franco hit two-run homers and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0. Nola (6-5) allowed four hits and none until Jordy Mercer lined a double down the left-field line with two outs in the fifth. Joaquin Benoit and Hector Neris completed the four-hitter.
Aaron Nola struck out eight in seven splendid innings, Freddy Galvis and Maikel Franco hit two-run homers and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0. Nola (6-5) allowed four hits and none until Jordy Mercer lined a double down the left-field line with two outs in the fifth. Joaquin Benoit and Hector Neris completed the four-hitter.
Phillies rookie Nick Pivetta stops Mets in 7-1 win
Nick Pivetta allowed one hit in seven impressive innings for his second major league win, and the Philadelphia Phillies stopped the New York Mets' four-game winning streak with a 7-1 victory Sunday.
Nick Pivetta allowed one hit in seven impressive innings for his second major league win, and the Philadelphia Phillies stopped the New York Mets' four-game winning streak with a 7-1 victory Sunday.