Halladay Strong; Phils Offense Fails to Support

Padres 2, Phillies 1 WP – Edinson Volquez (2-2, 2.79) LP – Roy Halladay (3-3, 3.20) SV – Dale Thayer (3) PHILADELPHIA — Tonight, Roy Halladay was out to prove he was indeed not in a slump, hoping to end the four-game losing streak in games he’s pitched. Unfortunately Edinson Volquez was out to prove … Continue reading Halladay Strong; Phils Offense Fails to Support

Phillies Use Home Runs; Bullpen Holds Lead in Series Opener

Phillies 7, Padres 3 WP – Vance Worley (3-2, 3.07) LP – Clayton Richard (1-5, 5.32) PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies started a game in similar fashion to the last three games played. They scored quickly and early, jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the 2nd inning thanks to John Mayberry Jr’s first home run … Continue reading Phillies Use Home Runs; Bullpen Holds Lead in Series Opener

Series Preview: vs San Diego Padres

PHI: 14-18, 5th in NL East; SD: 11-21, 5th in NL West When: May 11-13 Where: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, PA) Probable Pitchers Friday: Vance Worley (2-2, 2.84) vs Clayton Richards (1-4, 4.89) Saturday: Roy Halladay (3-2, 3.28) vs Edinson Volquez (1-2, 2.98) Sunday: Cole Hamels (4-1, 2.45) vs Jeff Suppan (2-0, 0.90) Broadcast Info Friday, … Continue reading Series Preview: vs San Diego Padres

Giants Pitching Out-Duels Phillies in 11

The rubber match of the Giants and Phillies series featured an outstanding pitcher’s duel between the Phillies Cliff Lee and the Giants Matt Cain. The duel would not see a winner between the two aces but the Giants as a team took the rubber match, beating the Phillies 1-0 in an 11-inning pitcher’s duel. Double … Continue reading Giants Pitching Out-Duels Phillies in 11

Phils Beat Up Lincecum Early In Win

On a crisp evening in the Bay Area, the Philadelphia Phillies brought their bats in their series opener against the San Francisco Giants. Opposing pitcher Tim Lincecum came into tonight’s matchup opposite Roy Halladay with an 0-1 record and an 12.91 earned run average. The two time Cy-Young award winner’s early season woes continued as … Continue reading Phils Beat Up Lincecum Early In Win

Series Preview: at San Francisco Giants

PHI: 4-5, 4th in NL East; SF: 4-5, 4th in NL West When: April 16-18 Where: AT&T Park (San Francisco, CA) Probable Pitchers Monday: Roy Halladay (2-0, 0.60) v. Tim Lincecum (0-1, 12.91) Tuesday: Joe Blanton (1-1, 2.35) v. Madison Bumgarner (1-1, 3.97) Wednesday: Cliff Lee (0-1, 3.46) v. Matt Cain (1-0, 3.00) Broadcast Info Monday, 10:15, … Continue reading Series Preview: at San Francisco Giants

Phillies are STILL the team to beat

Here we are, back to days that aren’t so cold, as the winter’s chill is kinder to us. The feeling of baseball is BACK, and with the crisp night air we are reminded of October baseball. We are beginning to get excited about opening day, cheesesteaks, cold beers, and our fellow Phillies faithful selling out … Continue reading Phillies are STILL the team to beat