Phillies explode for 3 late homers to send 45,000 home happy in Game 1 at The Bank
It took two hours from first pitch, but with the weather cooperating and with just under 45,000 fans on hand for the home opener, the Phillies did not disappoint.
Fri, Apr 11
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Phillies' reconfigured lineup gets shut out but Thomson not pulling the cord yet
ST. LOUIS — Coming off a marathon rain delay in Thursday’s extra-inning loss in Atlanta, the Phillies arrived at their hotel in St. Louis at quarter to 4 a.m. Friday and the fatigue showed in their weakest offensive performance of the young season, a 2-0 loss to the Cardinals.
Teams:Phillies
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Painter throws 37 pitches, a handful at 100 mph, in first start since injury
ST. LOUIS — Just over 1,000 miles southeast of the Phillies’ series opener against the Cardinals Friday night, their top pitching prospect made his long-awaited return to the mound in a minor-league game.
Teams:Phillies
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Thomson explains the significant change to Phillies' lineup
ST. LOUIS — The 8-4 Phillies made a significant change to their lineup to begin a weekend series with the Cardinals, moving Bryson Stott up to the leadoff spot and Kyle Schwarber to cleanup, behind Bryce Harper.
Teams:Phillies
Thu, Apr 10
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Suarez pitches 3 scoreless innings in first rehab start
A night after Taijuan Walker took his second turn in the Phillies’ rotation, Ranger Suarez began a rehab assignment with Single A Clearwater.
Teams:Phillies
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Alec Bohm moved down to 7th in Phillies' lineup — is it temporary?
The Phillies moved struggling Alec Bohm down three spots in the lineup for Thursday’s series finale at Truist Park.
Teams:Phillies
Wed, Apr 9
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Harper and Alvarado fired up after Phillies finish off another close win
Raisel Iglesias’ fifth pitch of the ninth inning Wednesday night was an 84 mph slider, smack-dab in the middle of the plate.
Teams:Phillies
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Taijuan Walker still scoreless, does his job again vs. a tougher lineup
It’s meaningful any time a starting pitcher keeps a big-league lineup off the board, but as uplifting a story as Taijuan Walker’s scoreless start was last Thursday, a grain of salt was required.
Teams:Phillies
Tue, Apr 8
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Rojas, Sosa explain the defensive mistake that cost Wheeler and Phillies
It’s impossible to know how the Phillies’ series opener would have played out if not for a crucial defensive gaffe, but it cost Zack Wheeler three runs and may have cost them a game in a 7-5 loss to the Braves.
Teams:Phillies
