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Phillies 4, Brewers 3 WP – Cole Hamels (14-6, 2.94) LP – Mike Fiers (6-6, 2.90) SV – Jonathan Papelbon (27) MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun’s two-out, two-run homer in the 8th inning pulled the Brewers to within one. But it was not enough for a comeback as Jonathan Papelbon nailed down a four-out save to … Continue reading Hamels Gets Enough Support In Win
Brewers 7, Phillies 4 WP – Livan Hernandez (4-1, 5.06) LP – Josh Lindlbom (2-3, 3.76) SV – Jim Henderson (3) MILWAUKEE — Cliff Lee was in line for the win. Instead, he took a no-decision thanks to another late-game meltdown by the bullpen. Corey Hart’s grand slam off Josh Lindblom in the 8th gave … Continue reading Shot Through the Hart: 8th Inning Slam By Hart Leads Brewers Over Phillies
Phillies 7, Brewers 6 WP – Joe Savery (1-2, 5.63) LP – Francisco Rodriguez (2-5, 4.47) PHILADELPHIA — There is some life left in this 2012 Phillies team and they showed it tonight. Trailing 6-3 heading into the 9th, Ty Wigginton’s one-out sacrifice fly capped off a come-from-behind win for the Phillies, a 7-6 win … Continue reading Phillies Score Four in the 9th to Comeback Against Brewers
PHI: 42-54, 5th in NL East; MIL: 44-50, 4th in NL Central When: July 23-25 Where: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, PA) Probable Pitchers Monday: Roy Halladay (4-5, 3.96) vs Randy Wolf (3-6, 5.60) Tuesday: Cliff Lee (1-6, 3.72) vs Zach Grienke (9-3, 3.57) Wednesday: Vance Worley (5-6, 3.82) vs Marco Estrada (0-4, 4.10) Broadcast Info Monday, … Continue reading Series Preview: vs Milwaukee Brewers
With the way things are progressing, this will be a running post on the Phils pursuit for Aramis Ramirez. Dec. 7 12:05 — Danny Knobbler of CBS sports tweeted the Phillies fell out of talks for Aramis Ramirez. “Phillies decided Aramis Ramirez not for them. Will keep Polanco and $$$ and keep trying to sign … Continue reading Phils interest in 3B Ramirez increasing
With the MLB Winter Meetings underway, the free agent market could be starting to take shape for the Phillies. They have already added closer Jonathan Papelbon and strong bench players Laynce Nix, Ty Wigginton and Jim Thome. But their biggest question mark has always been whether or not they will bring back Jimmy Rollins. Yesterday … Continue reading Who makes more sense: Rollins or Ramirez?
Michael Martinez is turning into the 2011 version of Wilson Valdez. Martinez’s two-out, two-run double in the top of the 9th gave the Phils a 4-2 lead and come-from-behind win over the Cubs Tuesday night. It was the second clutch hit for Martinez in the past week, slowly turning the groans to cheers in the … Continue reading Welcome to the Mini Mart
PHI: 59-35, 1st in NL East; CHI (N): 38-58, 5th in NL Central When: July 18-20 Where: Wrigley Field (Chicago, IL) Probable Pitchers Friday: Roy Halladay (11-3, 2.45) vs Rodrigo Lopez (1-2, 4.02) Saturday: Cliff Lee (9-6, 2.82) vs Matt Garza (4-7, 3.97) Sunday: Vance Worley (5-1, 2.15) vs Ryan Dempster (7-6, 4.68) Broadcast Info … Continue reading Series Preview: at Chicago Cubs
Roy Oswalt has become very hittable this season. But after a 1st inning that looked like it would lead to very a long day for the 33-year-old righty, Oswalt settled in beautifully. Oswalt pitched seven innings and struck out five, snapping a six-game streak of four or less strike outsas the Phils overcame a three-run … Continue reading Oswalt, Phils recover from rough first
PHI: 37-25, 1st in NL East; CHI (N): 24-36, 5th in NL Central When: June 9-12 Where: Citizens Bank Park (Philly, PA) Probable Pitchers Thursday: Kyle Kendrick (3-4, 3.78) vs Randy Wells (1-1, 5.74) Friday: Roy Halladay (8-3, 2.56) vs Carlos Zambrano (5-2, 3.98) Saturday: Cliff Lee (5-5, 3.92) vs Matt Garza (2-5, 4.07) Sunday: … Continue reading Series Preview: vs Chicago Cubs
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