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FRANDSEN OPENING EYES — Despite Placido Polanco being healthy, Kevin Frandsen is still getting the lion’s share of the starts at third base. Frandsen will get the call at third base once again on Tuesday night against the New York Mets. It is his ninth start in the past 11 games. Frandsen has given Charlie Manuel … Continue reading Game 129: Lineup Sees More Frandsen; Brown Returns
ALLENTOWN, PA — Phillies starting pitching prospect Tyler Cloyd has been named the top pitcher of the International League, Michael LoRé tweeted earlier. Cloyd went 12-1 with a 2.35 ERA for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs this season. He also leads the league with a 1.01 WHIP and was the starting pitcher for the International League All-Star … Continue reading Phillies Prospect Cloyd Wins Top International League Pitching Honors
PHI: 61-67, 3rd in NL East; NYM: 59-69, 4th in NL East When: August 28-30 Where: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, PA) Probable Pitchers Tuesday: Vance Worley (6-9, 4.06) vs Chris Young (3-7, 4.33) Wednesday: Cole Hamels (14-6, 2.99) vs Matt Harvey (2-3, 2.75) Thursday: Kyle Kendrick (7-9, 4.12) vs Jon Niese (10-7, 3.51) Broadcast Info Tuesday, … Continue reading Series Preview: vs New York Mets
There is a big question mark stamped next to the third baseman’s name for the 2013 season. It’s a position that hasn’t had a consistent inhabitant since Scott Rolen was traded in 2002. A few guys like David Bell, Pedro Feliz and Placido Polanco were supposed to be main-stays. But only Polanco managed to make an … Continue reading Third Base Wide Open For Next Season
Phillies 4, Nationals 1 WP – Cliff Lee (3-7, 3.67) LP – Jordan Zimmerman (9-8, 2.63) SV – Josh Lindblom (1) PHILADELPHIA — It took until August 26 for Cliff Lee to earn a winning decision at Citizens Bank Park this season. For only his third win on the year, Lee shut down the Nationals … Continue reading Natitude: Lee Earns First Win At Home; Phils Sweep
Phillies 4, Nationals 2 WP – Roy Halladay (8-7, 3.88) LP – Gio Gonzalez (16-7, 3.28) SV – Jonathan Papelbon (29) PHILADELPHIA — Only twice have the Nationals dropped a series after the All-Star break and twice did it come at the hands of the Phillies. Playing for pride and the up-hill climb out of … Continue reading Phillies Take Second Straight From Nationals
Phillies 4, Nationals 2 WP – Kyle Kendrick (7-9, 4.12) LP – Edwin Jackson (7-9, 3.72) SV – Jonathan Papelbon (28) PHILADELPHIA — Another fantastic outing from Kyle Kendrick fueled this win. The number six starter pitched into the 7th, allowing only two runs in the Phillies 4-2 win over the first place Nationals on … Continue reading Phillies Kendrick Looks Sharp In Win
PHILADELPHIA — The chances of Brian Schnieder returning next year are growing slimmer. The Phillies placed the 35-year-old backup catcher on the DL today with a strained hamstring. To fill his spot, they called up catcher Steven Lerud from Reading. Sebastian Valle was in AAA but the Phillies didn’t want to call him up because … Continue reading Phillies Place Schneider On DL; Select Lerud from Reading
PHI: 58-67, 3rd in NL East; WAS: 77-47, 1st in NL East When: August 24-26 Where: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, PA) Probable Pitchers Friday: Kyle Kendrick (6-9, 4.20) vs Edwin Jackson (7-8, 3.69) Saturday: Roy Halladay (7-7, 3.95) vs Gio Gonzalez (16-6, 3.23) Sunday: Cliff Lee (2-7, 3.78) vs Jordan Zimmerman (9-7, 2.54) Broadcast Info Friday, … Continue reading Series Preview: vs Washington Nationals
By Chris Bengel and John Russo Phillies 4, Reds 3 (11 innings) WP – Raul Valdes (3-2, 3.14) LP – Alfredo Simon (2-2, 2.49) PHILADELPHIA — Three times were a charm for the Phillies. After failing to bring home the winning run in the 9th and 10th innings with runners in scoring positon, the Phillies … Continue reading Yayberry: Mayberry Jr Walks It Off In the 11th
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