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Mets 9 , Phillies 5 (10 innings) WP – Bobby Parnell (4-3, 3.02) LP – BJ Rosenberg (0-2, 12.66) PHILADELPHIA — Extra innings have not been kind to BJ Rosenberg. The Phillies reliever gave up four runs in the 10th inning including a two-run home run by catcher Kelly Shoppach to give the Mets a 9-5 win. Shoppach … Continue reading Rosenberg Yields Four in 10th; Phillies Lose
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
With this season lost in the standings, the Phillies have nothing to lose in seeing what they have for next year. The Phillies front office has many decisions to make concerning the 2013 season, and a handful of players currently on the roster are looking to be a part of next year’s rebuilt team. Newly-acquired … Continue reading Schierholtz, Kratz Auditioning for 2013 Jobs
Diamondbacks 4, Phillies 2 WP – Ian Kennedy (10-8, 4.15) LP – Kyle Kendrick (4-9, 4.45) SV – JJ Putz (20) PHILADELPHIA — When Joe Blanton was traded to the Dodgers before the game, Kyle Kendrick was given the spot start. Unfortunately for Kendrick, he fell behind early and the Phillies never could recover in a 4-2 loss to … Continue reading Early lead propels D’Backs to win
Nationals 3, Phillies 0 WP – Ross Detwiler (6-4, 3.02) LP – Cole Hamels (11-6, 3.34) SV – Tyler Clippard (21) WASHINGTON — From the first pitch to the time he left in the seventh inning, Ross Detwiler was nothing short of masterful. Detwiler stifled the Phillies lineup as he only allowed three hits en route to a 3-0 Nationals … Continue reading Detwiler Stifles Phils Offense In Shutout
Phillies 7, Brewers 6 WP – Michael Schwimer (2-1, 3.86) LP – Francisco Rodriguez (2-6, 4.80) PHILADELPHIA — On the day that Cole Hamels signed a six-year contract extension, there was a lot to be excited about at Citizens Bank Park. After coughing up a 5-1 lead in the eighth inning, the Phillies came back from behind once … Continue reading Phils Walk-Off Again, Sweep Brewers
Dodgers 5, Phillies 3 (12 innings) WP – Jamey Wright (4-2, 3.58) LP – Jake Diekman (1-1, 5.03) LOS ANGELES – Hunter Pence was the Phillies hero last night. Matt Kemp was the Dodgers hero today. Just when it looked like the Phillies had the game won due to Pence’s heroics, it all turned. After Pence knocked in … Continue reading Kemp’s Walkoff Homer Beats Phils
LOS ANGELES — The last month has been about the returns that could change the Phillies fortunes this season. First it was Chase Utley to spark the lineup. Then came Ryan Howard to complete the lineup. Finally, Roy Halladay is back in the Phillies rotation. Halladay will return from the disabled list on Tuesday evening … Continue reading Phillis SP Roy Halladay Returns to Face Dodgers
Phillies 8, Rockies 5 WP – Vance Worley (5-5, 3.47) LP – Jeremy Guthrie (3-9, 6.14) SV – Jonathan Papelbon (19) DENVER — With the Phillies leading the Colorado Rockies 6-2, the game looked to be well in hand. But that was before Wilin Rosario connected on a three-run home run to cut the lead to one. Jonathan Papelbon entered the game … Continue reading Papelbon saves Phils in win
Lehigh Valley IronPigs (AAA) Record: 52-39 (1st in North Division) How the Team is Doing: Lehigh Valley went 4-4 this past week and won three out of five against the Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees. Kevin Frandsen had a nice week as he hit .303 with 10 hits in 33 at-bats. The IronPigs are starting to get some … Continue reading Down on the Pharm: Pigs Dominating International League
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