Nola gem, Harper and Hoskins homers leads Phils past Chisox

On a night when the Phillies honored turn-of-the-century All-Star outfielder Bobby Abreu with a place on the franchise Wall of Fame, the present-day Philadelphia Phillies (58-52) held on for a 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox (47-61) at Citizens Bank Park. The night was all about pitching at the start. Both Phillies ace Aaron Nola and White Sox starter Ross Detwiler went … Continue reading Nola gem, Harper and Hoskins homers leads Phils past Chisox

Phillies beaten by lowly White Sox in 15 inning series opener

  The Philadelphia Phillies (57-52) got a strong first start from newcomer Jason Vargas, but blew a two-out, two-strike lead, ultimately losing a 4-3 game to the Chicago White Sox (47-60) in 15 innings at Citizens Bank Park. With the loss, the Phillies will drop one game back of the Cubs and Nationals, who each won, in the National … Continue reading Phillies beaten by lowly White Sox in 15 inning series opener