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.
Franco, Altherr homer in Phils' 8-2 victory over Mariners
Maikel Franco and Arron Altherr homered for Philadelphia, and Aaron Nola pitched seven strong innings, and the Phillies beat the Mariners 8-2.
Maikel Franco and Arron Altherr homered for Philadelphia, and Aaron Nola pitched seven strong innings, and the Phillies beat the Mariners 8-2.
Lamb, Diamondbacks rally past Phillies 9-2
Jake Lamb hit a solo homer and Chris Herrmann drove in three runs with a pair of hits as the Diamondbacks thumped the Phillies, 9-2 at Arizona. Brandon Drury and David Peralta each had two RBIs in support of Robbie Ray, who allowed a pair of runs and six hits over 6 1/3 innings. The Dbacks are 13-3 since June 6, but they've actually lost 2 1/2 games on the Dodgers during that span.
Jake Lamb hit a solo homer and Chris Herrmann drove in three runs with a pair of hits as the Diamondbacks thumped the Phillies, 9-2 at Arizona. Brandon Drury and David Peralta each had two RBIs in support of Robbie Ray, who allowed a pair of runs and six hits over 6 1/3 innings. The Dbacks are 13-3 since June 6, but they've actually lost 2 1/2 games on the Dodgers during that span.
Cardinals rally from 5-0 deficit, beat Phillies 7-6
Tommy Pham's second solo homer off Hector Neris in the ninth inning tied it and St. Louis rallied from a 5-0 deficit to beat Philadelphia in 10 innings.
Tommy Pham's second solo homer off Hector Neris in the ninth inning tied it and St. Louis rallied from a 5-0 deficit to beat Philadelphia in 10 innings.
Ex-Phillie Mitch Williams wins $1.5M in suit vs MLB Network
A jury in New Jersey has awarded former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mitch Williams $1.5 million in a civil case against MLB Network after he was fired following reports about his conduct at a Little League game.
A jury in New Jersey has awarded former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mitch Williams $1.5 million in a civil case against MLB Network after he was fired following reports about his conduct at a Little League game.
Adam Haseley, Phillies' top pick, agrees to $5.1M signing bonus
Outfielder Adam Haseley, selected eighth overall in last week's amateur draft, agreed to a minor league contract with the Phillies that includes a $5.1 million signing bonus.
Outfielder Adam Haseley, selected eighth overall in last week's amateur draft, agreed to a minor league contract with the Phillies that includes a $5.1 million signing bonus.
Cardinals score 7 runs in 11th to beat Phillies 8-1
Yadier Molina and Tommy Pham both homered in a seven-run 11th inning to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-1 on Tuesday night.
Yadier Molina and Tommy Pham both homered in a seven-run 11th inning to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-1 on Tuesday night.
Fuentes gets 1st HR in 10th, D-backs beat Phillies 5-4
Rey Fuentes hit his first major league home run in the 10th inning, lifting Arizona over Philadelphia.
Rey Fuentes hit his first major league home run in the 10th inning, lifting Arizona over Philadelphia.
Goldschmidt leads Arizona over Phils 5-1 for 6th win in row
Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run double and also made a key catch, boosting Arizona over Philadelphia for its sixth straight victory.
Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run double and also made a key catch, boosting Arizona over Philadelphia for its sixth straight victory.
Red Sox outlast Phils, 4-3, in 12 innings
Andrew Benintendi singled to right in the 12th inning driving in Xander Bogaerts from third for the winning run as the Red Sox outlasted the Phillies.
Andrew Benintendi singled to right in the 12th inning driving in Xander Bogaerts from third for the winning run as the Red Sox outlasted the Phillies.
Fowler homers as Cardinals sweep Phillies with 6-5 win
Dexter Fowler hit a three-run homer and Adam Wainwright tossed five solid innings as the Cardinals topped the Phillies, 6-5. Kolten Wong's RBI double made it 6-3 to help St. Louis win its third in a row since a seven-game losing streak. Philadelphia led 2-0 until Fowler connected against Aaron Nola in the fifth inning.
Dexter Fowler hit a three-run homer and Adam Wainwright tossed five solid innings as the Cardinals topped the Phillies, 6-5. Kolten Wong's RBI double made it 6-3 to help St. Louis win its third in a row since a seven-game losing streak. Philadelphia led 2-0 until Fowler connected against Aaron Nola in the fifth inning.