Halladay Hit Hard Early As Phillies Fall To Braves 8-2
Roy Halladay was roughed up early as the Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Atlanta Braves 8-2 on Saturday.
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Roy Halladay was roughed up early as the Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Atlanta Braves 8-2 on Saturday.
Kevin Frandsen hit one of Philadelphia's four solo homers to back Kyle Kendrick, and the Phillies inched closer in the NL playoff race with a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
Earlier in the week, there was some discussion about whether or not the Phillies would consider shutting down first baseman Ryan Howard if they completely fell out of the playoff race, given how the first baseman is still not 100-percent from that serious Achilles injury that cost him half the season.
Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley sparked an eight-run first inning, Ryan Howard added a late grand slam and the Philadelphia Phillies routed the inept New York Mets 16-1 before a few hundred fans Thursday night at quiet Citi Field.
Tonight the Phillies will go for a sweep of the Mets behind rookie right-hander Tyler Cloyd.
With the home stretch upon them, the Phillies need some help to make the playoffs.
Ryan Howard hit a go-ahead homer with two outs in the ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the New York Mets 3-2 on Wednesday night, adding a dramatic victory to their late-season playoff push.
The Tuesday night Phillies game in New York has been postponed due to weather. The Phils will continue their series Wednesday as they look for a second straight win over the Mets.
Phillies' catcher Steven Lerud is savoring his first taste of the big leagues.
Cliff Lee struck out 10 while outdueling Cy Young contender R.A. Dickey, and the Philadelphia Phillies regained their winning touch by beating the New York Mets 3-1 Monday night.
The Phillies suffered their third loss in four games to the Astros.
Dallas Keuchel pitched five-hit ball into the sixth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 Saturday and avoided their 100th loss of the season.
Jimmy Rollins hit a leadoff homer, Domonic Brown had a two-run shot and John Mayberry and Ryan Howard each had three RBIs as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Houston Astros 12-6 on Friday night.
Pinch hitter Jed Lowrie delivered a two-run double in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros stung Philadelphia, rallying for a 6-4 victory Thursday night that ended the Phillies' seven-game winning streak.
The red hot Phillies are in Houston tonight to open a four game series against the worst team in baseball, the Astros.
