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Phillies score five in eighth to pull away from Rays
Cal Stevenson delivered a go-ahead double as part of a wild eighth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies pulled away for a 9-4 home win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday., ,Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-record 14th leadoff homer of the season for the Phillies (87-58), although he later exited w...
Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber (elbow) exits after setting leadoff HR record
Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber left Tuesday night's game against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays due to what the team called left elbow discomfort.,The Phillies' No. 1 hitter opened the bottom of the first inning with a 437-foot home run, breaking Alfonso Soriano's major league r...
Ranger Suarez, Phillies aim to keep Rays in check
The Philadelphia Phillies have been cautious with Ranger Suarez since the All-Star left-hander came off the injured list last month.,Perhaps a favorable matchup against the Rays is just what the doctor ordered for Suarez, who will take the ball on Tuesday when the Phillies continue their three-game ...
Kody Clemens' walk-off hit lifts Phillies over Rays
Kody Clemens grounded an RBI single through the right side with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning to lift the host Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday.,Clemens had been hitless in his previous 13 at-bats before delivering against Garrett Cleavinge...
Phillies hoping Cristopher Sanchez can spark turnaround vs. Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies experienced polar opposite weekends heading into their first matchup of the season Monday in Philadelphia.,The Rays (71-72) lost their series opener in Baltimore on Friday before winning the final two games in decisive fashion. They pounded the Orioles 7-...
Marlins' Connor Norby, Edward Cabrera overpower Phillies
Connor Norby slugged a pair of two-run homers, and Edward Cabrera pitched seven scoreless innings, leading the host Miami Marlins to a 10-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon.,Norby has been impressive since being traded by the Orioles on July 30. In 18 games with the Marlins, he...
Phillies send SS Edmundo Sosa (back) to IL
The Philadelphia Phillies placed shortstop Edmundo Sosa on the injured list Sunday with back spasms, while right-hander Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.,Sosa, 28, was batting .264 with seven home runs and a career high-tying 30 RBIs in 83 games this season, as well as deliverin...
Phillies' Seth Johnson to make MLB debut vs. Marlins
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said he was caught unaware on Saturday.,"I walked into the clubhouse, and I was surprised to see this new guy," Thomson said. "I really didn't know who it was.",It turns out it was right-hander Seth Johnson, a Phillies prospect who will start Sunday afternoo...
Marlins outslug Phillies to end their winning streak
Rookie Connor Norby homered and drove in three runs as the host Miami Marlins snapped Philadelphia's six-game win streak with a 9-5 victory over the Phillies on Saturday night.,The Phillies, who lead the NL East with an 85-57 record, got a good performance from Bryson Stott, who went 3-for-4 with on...
With health concerns growing, Phillies take on Marlins
The Philadelphia Phillies, who have won six consecutive games, appear headed to their first division title since 2011.,About the only thing that might derail the Phillies (85-56) is a barrage of injuries.,On Saturday, when the Phillies play the host Miami Marlins (52-89) in the third of four games i...
Injury to Phillies C J.T. Realmuto viewed as minor
Philadelphia catcher J.T. Realmuto bruised his left knee and left the Phillies' Friday game against the host Miami Marlins, but the injury isn't believed to be serious.,Realmuto got hurt fouling a second-inning pitch off his knee before delivering his second run-scoring single of the night. He staye...
Phillies post season-high run total in rout of Marlins
Zack Wheeler pitched six strong innings and Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber each homered and drove in three runs as the Philadelphia Phillies routed the host Miami Marlins 16-2 on Friday.,Wheeler (14-6) allowed just one run on two hits and one walk. He struck out seven and lowered his ERA to 2.59.,Tu...
Phillies C J.T. Realmuto exits due to knee injury
Philadelphia catcher J.T. Realmuto bruised his left knee and left the Phillies' Friday game against the host Miami Marlins.,Realmuto got hurt fouling a second-inning pitch off his knee before delivering his second run-scoring single of the night. He stayed in the game until Garrett Stubbs replaced h...
Phillies place All-Star 3B Alec Bohm (hand) on 10-day IL
The Philadelphia Phillies placed All-Star third baseman Alec Bohm on the 10-day injured list on Friday because of a left hand strain.,The move, retroactive to Tuesday, came after Bohm missed six consecutive games since injuring the hand during an at-bat in a 5-4 victory over the visiting Atlanta Bra...
Streaking Phillies send ace Zack Wheeler to face Marlins
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler will get another shot to strengthen his case for the National League Cy Young Award when he opposes the host Miami Marlins on Friday.,The Phillies enter the second game of the four-game series on a five-game winning streak. ,Wheeler (13-6, 2.63 ERA) is...
Phillies extend win streak in opener at Miami
Bryson Stott homered and drove in two runs as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the host Miami Marlins 5-2 on Thursday night for their fifth win in a row.,Stott went 2-for-4 for the National League East-leading Phillies (84-56) in the opener of a four-game series. Kody Clemens contributed a two-run...
Phillies OF Austin Hays goes on IL with kidney infection
The Philadelphia Phillies moved outfielder Austin Hays to the 10-day injured list on Thursday due to a kidney infection.,The move is retroactive to Monday.,The Phillies acquired Hays from the Baltimore Orioles in late July prior to the MLB trade deadline. This marks his second IL stint since then, a...
Phillies look to close in on division title vs. Marlins
The Philadelphia Phillies appear to be closing in on what would be their first division title since 2011.,Philadelphia, which will open a four-game series against the host Miami Marlins on Thursday, has an 83-56 record. The Phillies lead the National League East by seven games over the Atlanta Brave...
Kyle Schwarber continues homer run as Phillies down Blue Jays
Kyle Schwarber homered for the fourth time in two games and Cristopher Sanchez pitched seven effective innings and the visiting Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Wednesday afternoon.,Schwarber's solo shot followed a three-homer game on Tuesday. Kody Clemens added a two-run ...
Phillies star Bryce Harper (elbow) exits vs. Blue Jays
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper departed Wednesday afternoon's game against the Toronto Blue Jays due to a left elbow contusion.,The Phillies said Harper will undergo further evaluation.,Harper was hit on the elbow with a fastball from Toronto right-hander Bowden Francis in the first inning....