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Phillies 3, Dodgers 2 WP – Kyle Kendrick (3-8, 4.71) LP – Ronald Belasario (3-1, 2.18) SV – Jonathan Papelbon (21) LOS ANGELES — Ronald Belisario had a fun 8th inning that enabled a dramatic come-from-behind win for the Phillies. After walking Chase Utley and hitting Ryan Howard and Carlos Ruiz to load the bases with two … Continue reading Pence’s 8th Inning Two-Run Single Gives Phillies Comeback Win
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
“It’s bad, folks.” Exactly how Phillies beat writer Todd Zolecki worded it in his blog post title after the Phillies lost another downer, 5-2. Zo posted up on his site a few quotes from Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay, closer Jonathan Papelbon and All-Star catcher Carlos Ruiz. Each talked about their current state at … Continue reading Phillies Post-Game Soundbites
Going into this post, I really didn’t know what I wanted to write. So a fair warning: this is me babbling incoherently about how awful the Phillies are and how the fact the sky is falling. Ready, Go! I want to panic with the Phillies 31-37 record following a sweep in Toronto and 3-6 road … Continue reading State of the Phillies: A State of Panic?
Phillies “Ace of Aces” Roy Halladay had his second opinion today on his strained right lat muscle and nothing new came from it. Halladay will rest it for three weeks before he is able to begin throwing. If all goes according to plan, Halladay will be back in about eight weeks. The injury also affects … Continue reading Halladay’s Goal: “Finish my career with the Phillies and win a World Series here”
The Phillies rotation took a hit last week when Roy Halladay went on the DL. All eyes turned to Vance Worley to get healthy and it looks like the young right-hander will be ready to rejoin the rotation by Monday. Worley threw a second bullpen session today, and said his session went well. He felt no … Continue reading Phils Get Good News On Worley
The Phillies have placed starting pitching Roy Halladay on DL this afternoon according to Todd Zolecki. It’s a Grade 1/2 strain in the lat muscle (on the back under the shoulder). Halladay hopes to be back in 6-8 weeks. Pitching coach Rich Dubee said he thought Halladay had an issue since spring training. Dubee said … Continue reading Phillies Place Halladay On DL
Cardinals 8, Phillies 3 WP – Adam Wainwright (4-5, 4.45) LP – Roy Halladay (4-5, 3.98) ST. LOUIS — After Roy Halladay gave up a two-out grand slam to Yadier Molina in the 1st inning, something had to be wrong with the two-time Cy Young award winner. In fact there was. Halladay left after pitching … Continue reading Halladay Injured; Exits Early In Loss
Phillies 8, Cubs 7 WP – Roy Halladay (4-3, 3.22) LP – Chris Volstad (0-6, 7.46) SV – Jonathan Papelbon (11) CHICAGO — The Phillies are over .500 for the first time since being 1-0, a weight that has finally been lifted off their collective shoulders. They extended their winning streak to five games with … Continue reading Phils Above .500 With 5th Straight Win
CHICAGO — It’s been five starts since Roy Halladay’s last win. Never thought you’d read those words in one sentence since Halladay (3-3, 3.20) joined the Phillies in the offseason before 2010. Well you just did, so let it soak in for a bit. Halladay’s last winning decision came on April 16 against the San … Continue reading Game 39: Get Doc A Win
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