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Andrew Sifari

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Articles by Andrew Sifari (57)

Late Home Run A Difference-Maker in Loss vs. Mets

  View image | gettyimages.com   Final: Mets 3, Phillies 2 WP: Jonathan Niese (3-2, 1.95 ERA) LP: Aaron Harang (3-3, 2.38 ERA) SV:Jeurys Familia (12)  Philadelphia, PA – Aaron Harang was solid again over seven innings, but a key homer late made the difference in Saturday's loss to the Mets. The game was lacking […]

Andrew Sifari  •  09 May 2015
Phillies Reportedly Less Focused On Signing Cuban Slugger Tomas

Cuban Slugger Yasmani Tomas has attracted suitors from across MLB, including the Phillies and Giants According to a post on MLB Network's Hot Stove blog, the Phillies seem to be reconsidering their chase of talented Cuban slugger Yasmany Tomas. Paul Hagen, who posted the story, notes that "[w]hile the Phils, who had a private workout […]

Andrew Sifari  •  20 Nov 2014
Galvis, Ruf Homer As Phillies Win Third Straight

Freddy Galvis came up big with his first homer of the year, giving the Phillies the lead in the fifth against Gio Gonzalez The Nationals made things interesting late, but a strong effort from the bullpen in relief of Cole Hamels helped the Phillies escape with the win Tuesday night in the second game of […]

Andrew Sifari  •  26 Aug 2014
Asche, Phillies Rally Late To Down Giants In Series Opener

Asche's two-run shot tied the game in the eighth following the departure of Madison Bumgarner The Phillies didn't exactly impress in the early goings of Friday's series-opening game against the San Fransisco Giants, but behind a solid start from Cole Hamels and a clutch offensive performance from Cody Asche, they managed to eek out a […]

Andrew Sifari  •  16 Aug 2014
Phillies Jump On Peacock, Astros Early For Second Straight Win

Utley's three-run shot was one of a number of highlights in a strong offensive performance The offense was firing on all cylinders, and David Buchanan pitched a solid game as the Phillies rolled to a 10-3 win over the Houston Astros Wednesday night. Buchanan (6-5) did a pretty good job filling in for the injured […]

Andrew Sifari  •  06 Aug 2014
Phillies Shut Out As Strasburg, Nats Win To Manage Series Split

Werth's RBI double helped seal the deal for the Nationals in their three-run eighth inning. The Phillies needed another strong outing from Cole Hamels Sunday, and the veteran lefthander did his part over seven solid innings. However, Washington ace Stephen Strasburg was just as good over his seven innings of work, and the Nationals managed […]

Andrew Sifari  •  03 Aug 2014
Hamels, Phillies Look To Finish Series Strong After Blowout Loss

While nobody will mistake them for a contender, the Phillies hardly looked like the team that won the first two games of this series against Washington in last night's 11-0 debacle, surrendering more runs in a four-inning stretch than they had all series so far. It's just been that kind of season for the ever-frustrating […]

Andrew Sifari  •  03 Aug 2014
Phillies Pound Out 17 Hits In Series Opening Win Vs. Nats

Lee's injury in the third overshadowed an excellent offensive performance by the Phillies The Phillies' offense came alive Thursday evening following an 11-2 beatdown at the hands of the New York Mets in their previous game. It should have been a happier day, but the outburst was overshadowed by the loss of pitcher Cliff Lee […]

Andrew Sifari  •  31 Jul 2014
D-Backs Rally Late to Down Phils In Extra Innings

Cody Asche's 2-run shot sparked a four-run inning during the Phillies' 10-6 loss Saturday The Phillies offense was great early in support of Cliff Lee, but the Diamondbacks battled back to tie the game and eventually win it in the tenth on Saturday. Lee wasn't his usual sharp self to start off the game, though […]

Andrew Sifari  •  27 Jul 2014
Nationals Score Two, Rally Late To Beat Philies In Extras

Ryan Zimmerman's RBI single in the 10th was the go-ahead run in the Nationals' 5-3 win Cole Hamels was solid over seven innings, but the Phillies came up short in the tenth inning as their winning streak ended at five with the Washington Nationals' 5-3 victory Saturday night. Hamels ran into a bit of trouble […]

Andrew Sifari  •  13 Jul 2014