Phillies crush Braves by 9-4 to salvage series finale at Citizens Bank Park

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'VfytLtFkS9pvzMJzwXI1Rw',sig:'2UnZrKJaE08Jrc2hK0jEZzTps7NYbIFSSPSkxAbL08c=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1154813491',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsJ.T. Realmuto blasted a grand slam as one of four Phillies homersThe host Philadelphia Phillies (55-50) used the long ball, blasting four home runs to power past the Atlanta Braves (62-43) and salvage the series finale with a 9-4 victory on Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.Atlanta took the first … Continue reading Phillies crush Braves by 9-4 to salvage series finale at Citizens Bank Park

How do the Phillies match-up with the Braves?

  Following a half-decade of losing baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies are trying desperately to build their roster back to a truly competitive level. Ownership opened their wallets this past off-season, shelling out hundreds of millions of dollars to upgrade the starting lineup. Last summer, the Phillies surprised many by taking and holding first place in … Continue reading How do the Phillies match-up with the Braves?

Phillies need a sweep as they set to meet Tigers in series finale

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'ocwk_cVbQgByMWagvEbuDw',sig:'Q2BNw0GFW5g52b_T-jjfXKylNpotNLqg-VJ-7Pbna0U=',w:'594px',h:'400px',items:'1029928898',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsVince Velasquez takes the mound on Wednesday afternoonThe Philadelphia Phillies (53-48) will try to accomplish their goal when this quick two-game series began, putting the finishing touches on a sweep of the Detroit Tigers (30-66) with a win on Tuesday afternoon at Comerica Park.Last night, the two teams … Continue reading Phillies need a sweep as they set to meet Tigers in series finale

10 weeks to go, Phillies begin priming for 2019 playoff push

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'M0mQIabwQZNdN_gvXzQfkA',sig:'9sc-HqFrd3MrIhpVGdIJjuH1-zBTa5MkDzyCYzceofQ=',w:'594px',h:'451px',items:'1144683042',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsRhys Hoskins (L), Bryce Harper (R) lead Phillies attackThere are now 10 weeks remaining in the 2019 Major League Baseball regular season. That makes for the perfect beginning of a countdown. So, each Monday over these next ten weeks, I’ll update you on exactly where the Phillies stand … Continue reading 10 weeks to go, Phillies begin priming for 2019 playoff push

Phillies defense improving, led by trio of Gold Glove Award candidates

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'uoxJV91JSrNei79mO9rRtg',sig:'RrsddLaKHSpAszm05-cbnUEnWHLRDC7s9j-wF2fFfxA=',w:'594px',h:'395px',items:'492178164',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsNo Phillies player has won a Gold Glove since 2012The Philadelphia Phillies are currently one of the most inconsistent contending teams in Major League Baseball.The biggest problem for the team in getting on a long winning run has been consistently poor pitching from both the starters and the … Continue reading Phillies defense improving, led by trio of Gold Glove Award candidates