Polanco Hits 2,000th in Phillies 5-1 Win

Phillies 5, Astros 1 WP – Joe Blanton (4-3, 2.96) LP – Lucas Harrell (2-3, 4.40) PHILADELPHIA — It was a historic night for Placido Polanco. Polanco got his 2,000th career hit in the 8th inning, and helped the Phillies to a 5-1 win by scoring three times on the game. His 2,000th hit was a … Continue reading Polanco Hits 2,000th in Phillies 5-1 Win

Series Preview: vs Houston Astros

PHI: 16-19, 5th in NL East; HOU: 15-19, 4th in NL Central When: May 14-15 Where: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, PA) Probable Pitchers Monday: Joe Blanton (3-3, 3.24) vs Lucas Harrell (2-2, 4.58) Tuesday: Cliff Lee (0-1, 2.17) vs TBD Broadcast Info Monday, 7:05, CSN Tuesday, 1:05, CSN All Games on 94.1 FM

Ex’s Shine In Win

J.A. Happ was good and Michael Bourn’s only hit was the one that mattered. The lefty shut down his former team and Bourn’s solo shot in the sixth was key as the Astros beat the Phillies for the third straight time this series by a score of 3-2. Happ went 6 1/3 innings while allowing … Continue reading Ex’s Shine In Win