Reports: Phillies' Trade For Pirates Pitcher Tyler Anderson Hits Snag
The Phillies' reported trade for pitcher Tyler Anderson has hit a snag.
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The Phillies' reported trade for pitcher Tyler Anderson has hit a snag.
Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 6-5 victory over the sinking Washington Nationals on Monday night.
The Phillies moved ahead of Atlanta into second place in the NL East, four games behind the division-leading New York Mets.
Atlanta did most of its offensive damage against Phillies starter Matt Moore, who allowed six earned runs in six innings.
Spencer Howard permitted one hit in three scoreless innings for Philadelphia after being called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley earlier in the day.
The 20-year-old Maxey became a fan favorite in his rookie year after the Sixers drafted him 21st overall out of Kentucky.
Officials say the increase in COVID-19 cases in the city is mainly from the Delta variant and among people who aren't vaccinated.
Aaron Nola returned from the COVID-19 list and allowed four runs and seven hits in 5 1/3 innings in his first start since July 6.
The Phillies pitcher told NBC Sports Philly's Jim Salisbury that the decision to get vaccinated is one that he's not going to make "right now".
Vince Velasquez (3-4) lasted just 2 1/3 innings for the Phillies, his shortest start of the year.
Miller hit a solo drive in the third inning and added two-run homers in the fifth and seventh innings.
Wheeler (6-5) yielded seven runs, four earned, on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings on a cool, drizzly night at Wrigley Field.
Herrera's drive against reliever Kohl Stewart capped a six-run eighth that broke open a 4-2 game.
The Phillies blew a 3-0 lead in the ninth inning — their 22nd blown save of the season and eighth in nine games.
The Phillies will honor three team legends in early August, capped off with the team retiring Roy Halladay's No. 34.
A beleaguered bullpen that has blown 21 save chances this season, including seven in the previous six games, barely closed it out.
The Phillies led 4-2 in the seventh.
The Washington Nationals rallied three times to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 13-12 Wednesday.
The former Phils top prospect is looking to try his hand at football.
Bryce Harper and Rhys Hoskins hit home runs for Philadelphia, which has lost five of seven.
Williams drove an 0-1 slider over the wall in left. It was the 24-year-old's first homer in an affiliated game since connecting on Aug. 23, 2019 for Double-A Reading.
The city is returning to normal after a difficult year.
Wheeler (4-3) gave up two runs and five hits, striking out eight in 7 1/3 innings.
Odúbel Herrera and Andrew McCutchen each hit two of Philadelphia's seven home runs and Phillies pummeled the Cincinnati Reds 17-3 Tuesday night to end a three-game losing streak.
Vince Velasquez (2-1) was tagged for six runs on five hits and three walks in three innings.
