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Braves 6, Phillies 1 WP – Ben Sheets (4-1, 1.41) LP – Vance Worley (6-7, 3.83) PHILADELPHIA — After 257 sell outs, the Phillies impressive streak comes to end. In a season mired by injuries, losing and a mini fire sale, the final piece to an unsuccessful season was inserted into the puzzle. With that … Continue reading Sell Out Streak Ends For Phillies in 6-1 Loss to Braves
Braves 6, Phillies 1 WP – Ben Sheets (3-0, 0.50) LP – Cole Hamels (10-5, 3.31) ATLANTA — Brian McCann has played in six games against the Phillies. McCann has also homered in all six games against the Phillies. A three-run blast in the 5th inning gave the Braves a commanding 5-1 lead, enabling starter Ben … Continue reading McCann Homers Against the Phillies Again; Braves Win 6-1
ATLANTA — The Phillies are fortunate enough to have Ryan Howard and Chase Utley back in their lineup every day. But unfortunately it squashes out guys like Laynce Nix who can provide offense every day. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said that he wants to get Nix in the lineup more often, be it at first … Continue reading Game 100: Finding Starts For Nix
Of all the problems the Phillies have been having this season, starting pitching (or pitching in general) has thrown itself to the top of the list. With Roy Halladay out for at least two more months and the rest of the staff struggling (even Cole Hamels), the Phillies are looking for a temporary fix in … Continue reading Phillies Have Interest In SP Sheets
The Phillies and Jose Contreras have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal according to Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes. The 38-year old Cuban made 28 appearances last season for the White Sox and Rockies, 23 of them were starts. He went 6-13 with a 4.92 ERA in 131.2 innings pitched. This is just another low-risk, high reward … Continue reading Phillies Sign Contreras
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